Albert Einstein
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Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein 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 was very close with his younger sister, Maja, and hey
could often be found in the lakes that were scattered about the countryside
near Munich. As a child, Einstein’s sense of curiosity had already begun to
stir. A favorite toy of his was his father’s compass, and he often marvelled at
his uncle’s explanations of algebra. Although young Albert was intrigued by
certain mysteries of science, he was considered a slow learner. His failure to
become fluent in German until the age of nine even led some teachersto
believe he was disabled. Einstein’s post-basic education began at the
Luitpold Gymnasium when he was ten. It was here that he first encountered
the German spirit through the school’s strict disciplinary policy. His
disapproval of this method of teaching led to his reputation as a rebel. It was
probably these differences that caused Einstein to search for knowledge at
home. He began not with science, but with religion. He avidly studied the
Bible seeking truth, but this religious fervor soon died down when he
discovered the intrigue of science and math. To him, these seemed much
more realistic than ancient stories. With this new knowledge he disliked class
even more, and was eventually expelled from Luitpold Gymnasium being
considered a disruptive influence. Feeling that he could no longer deal with
the German mentality, Einstein moved to Switzerland where he continued his
education. At sixteen he attempted to enroll at the Federal Institute of
Technology but failed...
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