Who is Einstein
One of the most important scientists of the 20th century is undoubtedly Albert Einstein. Born in 1879, Einstein grew up in Munich. Bored with school life, Einstein started playing the violin and became engrossed in physics.
His four revolutionary theses, published while he was working at a patent office in Switzerland, caused a great sensation. He received his doctorate in 1905 and became a professor in 1909. Einstein renounced his German citizenship for political reasons in 1933 and became an American citizen in 1940.
A Solitary Scientist
He was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952 but declined. The famous physicist, who developed the Special Theory of Relativity, received the Nobel Prize in 1921. He later developed the General Theory of Relativity and the theory of gravity. His work contributed to the advancement of space research and led to many discoveries. The scientist, who was against war and for whom listening to music was an important part of his life, was also one of the greatest defenders of Jewish people. He married his first wife, Mileva Marić, in 1901 and had two children. He later married his cousin Elsa and passed away in New Jersey on April 18, 1955.
