| Birth name | Albert Einstein |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1879 Ulm, Württemberg, Germany |
| Died | April 18, 1955 (aged 76) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouses | Mileva Marić (1903–1919) Elsa Einstein (1919 - 1936) |
| Children | Hans Albert Einstein (1904 - 1973) Eduard Einstein (1910 - 1965) |
BIOGRAPHY
Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany on March 14, 1879. As a
child, Einstein revealed an extraordinary curiosity for understanding
the mysteries of science (started only at age 10/11). A typical child
(only to his socio-economic class — educated middle class), Einstein
took music lessons, playing both the violin and piano — a passion that
followed him into adulthood. Moving first to Italy and then to
Switzerland, the young prodigy graduated from high-school in 1896.
In 1905, while working as a patent clerk in Bern, Switzerland, Einstein had what came to be known as his “Annus Mirabilis” — or “miracle year”. It was during this time that the young physicist obtained his Doctorate degree and published four of his most influential research papers, including the Special Theory of Relativity. In that, the now world famous equation "e = mc2" unlocked mysteries of the Universe theretofore unknown.
Ten years later, in 1915, Einstein completed his General Theory of
Relativity and in 1921 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics (iconic
status cemented in 1919 when Arthur Eddington’s expedition confirmed
Albert Einstein’s prediction). It also launched him to international
superstardom and his name became a household word synonymous with genius
all over the world.
Einstein emigrated to the United States in the autumn of 1933 and took up residence in Princeton, New Jersey and a professorship at the prestigious Institute for Advanced Study.
Today, the practical applications of Einstein’s theories include the development of the television, remote control devices, automatic door openers, lasers, and DVD-players. Recognized as TIME magazine’s “Person of the Century” in 1999, Einstein’s intellect, coupled his strong passion for social justice and dedication to pacifism, left the world with infinite knowledge and pioneering moral leadership.
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In 1905, while working as a patent clerk in Bern, Switzerland, Einstein had what came to be known as his “Annus Mirabilis” — or “miracle year”. It was during this time that the young physicist obtained his Doctorate degree and published four of his most influential research papers, including the Special Theory of Relativity. In that, the now world famous equation "e = mc2" unlocked mysteries of the Universe theretofore unknown.
Ten years later, in 1915, Einstein completed his General Theory of
Relativity and in 1921 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics (iconic
status cemented in 1919 when Arthur Eddington’s expedition confirmed
Albert Einstein’s prediction). It also launched him to international
superstardom and his name became a household word synonymous with genius
all over the world.Einstein emigrated to the United States in the autumn of 1933 and took up residence in Princeton, New Jersey and a professorship at the prestigious Institute for Advanced Study.
Today, the practical applications of Einstein’s theories include the development of the television, remote control devices, automatic door openers, lasers, and DVD-players. Recognized as TIME magazine’s “Person of the Century” in 1999, Einstein’s intellect, coupled his strong passion for social justice and dedication to pacifism, left the world with infinite knowledge and pioneering moral leadership.
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