Happy birthday! Roger Penrose turns 94 today

Nobel Prize in Physics 2020 Roger Penrose is celebrating his 94th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed scientists of his generation.

Popular scientist-Nobel laureate Roger Penrose has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 94th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Penrose, a cultural icon

Born in Colchester on August 8, 1931, Roger Penrose's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Penrose's not just a great scientist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Roger hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roger Penrose as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 94.

Happy Birthday, Roger, you're the best!

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