Of all the scientists to emerge from the nineteenth
and twentieth centuries there is one whose name is
known by almost all living people. While most of
these do not understand this man's work,
everyone knows that its impact on the world of
science is astonishing. Yes, many have heard of
Albert Einstein's General Theory of relativity, but
few know about the intriguing life that led this
scientist to discover what some have called, "The
greatest single achievement of human thought."
Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany on March 14,
1874. Before his first birthday, his family had
moved to Munich where young Albert's father,
Hermann Einstein, and uncle set up a small
electro-chemical business. He was fortunate to
have an excellent family with which he held a
strong relationship. Albert's mother, Pauline
Einstein, had an intense passion for music and
literature, and it was she that first introduced her
son to the violin in which he found much joy and
relaxation. Also, he......
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