Is Fred Hoyle A-List?
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No — Fred Hoyle is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1946C$0.001M
Stellar Nucleosynthesis Theory
Begins developing theories on stellar nucleosynthesis.
1948C$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Steady State Theory
Proposes the Steady State theory of the universe.
1954B▲$0.05M+$0.04M
Named Professor at Cambridge
Gains recognition in scientific community.
1957B$0.1M+$0.05M
B2FH Paper
Co-authors B2FH paper.
1972B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Accepts Professorship at Cambridge
Continues groundbreaking research, receiving accolades.
1982C▼$0.5M+$0.2M
Wrote the book *Hoyle on Hoyle*
Wrote a book on the future of astronomy.
2001D▼$1M+$0.5M
Death
Passes away, controversial views overshadowing achievements.
2026D$1M
Legacy
Remembered for nucleosynthesis, controversial theories linger.
Last updated: February 21, 2026