Peter Higgs
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Early Life and Education
Peter Higgs was born on 29 May 1929 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. His father, Thomas Higgs, worked as an engineer, which required the family to relocate frequently. As a result, Peter missed some years of formal education during his childhood.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 29 May, 1929
- Age
- 90 yrs
- Occupations
- Theoretical physicist
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- residence
- Edinburgh
- Education
- King's College London
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- British physicist
Despite these early disruptions, Higgs later attended Cotham Grammar School. At the age of 17, he transferred to the City of London School. His passion for physics led him to pursue higher education at King's College London, where he earned his bachelor's degree in physics. He went on to complete a master's degree in physics in 1950. Following his academic achievements, Higgs became associated with several prestigious educational institutions as both a student and a researcher.
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Last Modified: Jun 3 2025
