
Stephen Hawking lived a life that defied medical expectation and reshaped modern science. Born in wartime Britain in 1942 and diagnosed with motor neurone disease at 21, he went on to become one of the most recognized physicists in the world. His work on black holes transformed theoretical physics, while his bestselling books brought complex cosmology into millions of homes. Alongside scientific achievement came public scrutiny, personal transitions, and global fame. This is a chronological account of his life, career, relationships, controversies, and enduring legacy.
