Martin Rees
Profile
Martin Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow, is a British cosmologist, astrophysicist, and a life peer in the House of Lords. A distinguished academic, he served as the Astronomer Royal from 1995 to 2025, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, and President of the Royal Society. His scientific work has significantly advanced the understanding of black holes, quasars, and the early universe. In the House of Lords, he focuses on the ethical implications of advanced technology, existential risks, and scientific policy. While a lifelong supporter of the Labour Party, he sits as a crossbencher.
Details
- Born
- 1942-06-23 · 83 years old
- Birth place
- York, England
- Education
- Bedstone College, Shrewsbury School, Trinity College, Cambridge
- Career
- Astronomer Royal, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, President of the Royal Society, Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics
