Stephen Hawking Turned Down Knighthood

schliz writes "Professor Stephen Hawking has revealed that he turned down the offer of a knighthood over 10 years ago. The scientist has released correspondence showing that he was approached with the offer of a knighthood but refused it on principle. Professor Hawking has also revealed correspondence showing harsh criticism of what he sees as the UK government's mismanagement of science funding. He is particularly critical of the merger of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council and the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils."

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Re:What do you get with knighthood?

[AbRASiON]

Why are people modding this down, just because it's an AC? Stop with the AC hate for no apparent reason.
If an AC makes a stupid post, mark it as such, if you read this post it's a pretty valid question, is it not?

Re:What do you get with knighthood?

[Shemmie]

No idea why it's marked troll; valid question put across in a humorous way.