Background
Ryle, Martin was born on September 27, 1918. Son of Judge-Advocate and Miriam (Scully) Ryle.
Ryle, Martin was born on September 27, 1918. Son of Judge-Advocate and Miriam (Scully) Ryle.
Educated University of Oxford.
1 son, 2 daus. Imperial Chemical Industries fellow Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, England, 1945-1948, University lecturer in physics, 1948-1959;fellow Trinity College, Cambridge University, since 1949, professor radio astronomy,1959-1982, now professor emeritus, director Mullard Radio-Astronomy Observatory, 1957-1982. Astronomer royal, 1972-1982.
Member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences (Vatican), Russian Academy of Sciences (foreign member), American Academy Arts & Sciences (honorary), National Academy of Sciences Washington (associate).
Married Ella Rowena Palmer, 1947. 3 children.