Quick Facts Robert Hawking

  • NameRobert Hawking
  • Birth NameRobert George Hawking
  • FatherStephen Hawking
  • MotherJane Hawking
  • NationalityBritish
  • EthnicityCaucasian
  • Professionsoftware engineer
  • Working ForMicrosoft
  • Famous ForStephen Hawking's son
  • MarriedYes
  • Children2
  • SistersLucy Hawking
  • SiblingsTimothy Hawking, Lucy Hawking
  • Birth Year1967
  • Birth month05
  • Birth PlaceUnited Kingdom

Robert Hawking is a software engineer currently working for Microsoft. Furthermore, he is the eldest son of late Stephen Hawking, a famous physicist, cosmologist, and professor. 

His, father Stephen Hawking, one of the proficient scientists died at the age of 76 on 14th March 2018. Scroll down to know more regarding his career, age, net worth, and personal life. 

What Is The Net worth Of Robert Hawking In 2019? Salary, Income, Earning?

As a software engineer of Bill Gates‘ Microsoft Company, Robert Hawking is earning a decent amount of money as his salary from the company. The salary that a software development engineer receives from Microsoft is ranged between $75,753 – $152,730.

So being one of the employees of Microsoft, Robert also supposedly earns quite a good sum from the company. As of 2019, Robert’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

His father, Stephen Hawking’s Net Worth

His father, late Stephen Hawking was an accomplished scientist, Cosmologist, Theoretical physicist and author who earned several honors throughout his lifetime. At the time of his death, Hawking had an estimated net worth of $20 million

Is Robert Hawking Married? Personal life, Children, Relationships, Family

Glancing on Robert Hawking’s personal life, he is a married man. Even being such a renowned personality, Hawking mostly keeps his personal details behind the curtains. Although Robert is already married, he has not revealed the identity of his wife to the media yet. 

Furthermore, the details about his wedding date and place are also still not disclosed. Nevertheless, Robert is the father of two children, a son, and a daughter but the identity of his kids are also still hidden. 

YouTube: Robert along with his family taking the ice bucket challenge

At present, Robert is happily residing at Seattle, Washinton, along with his spouse and children. To date, there are no signs as well as rumors of their divorce and extramarital affairs. 

Robert Hawking’s Relationship With His Siblings. Who Are His Brother And Sister?

Being an eldest among all siblings, Robert Hawkin is successfully keeping his other family members together in contact. His, sister, Lucy Hawkings, a journalist has written several novels in a collaboration with their father Stephen Hawking. Besides, she is also a French and Russian examiner at the Univesity of Oxford. Similarly, his brother’s name is Timothy Hawking.

Robert Hawking’s Father, Stephen Hawking, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Roberts Hawking had a good bond with his dad, Stephan Hawking since his tender age and always took care of him. Since 22 years old, Stephan was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It’s a disease which causes the death of neurons controlling voluntary muscles. 


Despite having 2-4 years of life expectancy, Stephen stayed alive for quite a long period after getting diagnosed by ALS.


CAPTION: Robert and his father, Late Stephen Hawking 

SOURCE: biographicsworld

During the time of his neuron disease, Stephen was hardly able to speak with own, natural voice but it was completely difficult to understand. It was only the voice synthesizer what made him able to speak. 

Once, Stephen got an injury in his body and his wrist was fractured. Robert and his siblings found him with the injuries and they doubted Elaine Manson Hawking for the incident but it wasn’t confirmed. According to the Daily Mail, Prof. Hawking denied explaining the cause of injury.

Robert Hawking Early Life, Bio, and Wiki

Robert Hawking was born in May 1967 in the United Kingdom. His father, Stephen Hawking was a genius scientist and mother, Jane Beryl Wilde Hawking Jones, an English author, and teacher. As of now, Robert is 51 years old. As per his nationality, he is British and belongs to white ethnicity. 


CAPTION: Robert along with his family a long time ago

SOURCE: celebtattler

Robert grew up along with his two siblings, a brother, Timothy Hawking and a sister, Lucy Hawking.

After developing an interest in science as like his father, Robert wanted to become a scientist and followed the footsteps of his father. Robert later decided to be a software engineer and attended the University of Oxford where he earned his degree in engineering.

Robert Hawking Career and Professional life

Being the son of a successful scientist, Robert Hawking was influenced by his father’s work. He showed an interest in science at an early age. However, Robert later chose a different path of career. 

After graduating in engineering, Robert got a chance to work in the world’s most famous and best company, Microsoft as their Product Engineer. The company is owned by Phoebe Adele Gates‘ father Bill Gates, second richest person in the world. 

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