Freeman Dyson FRS (1923–2020)

The editorial staff of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A are saddened to hear of the death of one of its most distinguished members, Freeman Dyson, on 28 February 2020. Prof. Dyson served as a member of the Phil Trans A Editorial Board during the years 2004–2009. Prof. Dyson’s remarkable career of more than 70 years played a huge part in the golden age of science and technology which followed World War 2 (WW2). Throughout, Dyson’s towering intellect led to achievements which ranged over many diverse topics in mathematics and theoretical physics. He also turned his attention to issues concerned with the politics of science and technology, philosophy, education and even the place of religion in life, often bringing together strands from each to influence important aspects of social issues of the moment.