Physicist who reshaped our idea of space and time
Albert Einstein
14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955 · Born in Ulm, Germany
Who was Albert Einstein?
Albert Einstein developed the special and general theories of relativity and helped lay the foundations of quantum physics. His name has become another word for genius.
Key dates
- 1905
Publishes four landmark papers in his 'miracle year', including special relativity.
- 1915
Completes the general theory of relativity.
- 1921
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
- 1933
Moves to the United States and joins the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
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