Albert Einstein can be considered one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. Albert Einstein's General Theory of relativity is only known by few people in great detail. He is considered not only a great scientist but also a man who led an intriguing life.
Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany on March 14, 1874. Before the age of 1, his family moved to Munich. Here his father, Hermann Einstein, and uncle set up a small electro-chemical business. Albert's mother, Pauline Einstein, had a passion for music and literature. This is where Einstein was first introduced to the violin in which he found much joy and relaxation. Also, he was very close with his younger sister, Maja, and they could often be found in the lakes that were scattered about the countryside near Munich.
At an early age, Einstein's sense of curiosity had already begun to overwhelm him. A favorite toy of his was his father's compass, and he often marveled at his uncle's explanations of algebra.......
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