Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein ( /ˈælbərt ˈaɪnstaɪn/; German: [ˈalbɐt ˈaɪnʃtaɪn] ( listen); 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics. While best known for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc (which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation"), he received the 19... More

Date of birth:

  • Mar 14, 1879

Date of death:

  • Apr 18, 1955 (age 76 years)

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  • Einstein,
  • albert_einstein,
  • Albert Einstein,
  • Einstein, Albert
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Awards Won:

Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1921
  • For his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.
  • 1925
  • For his theory of relativity and his contributions to the quantum theory
  • 1926
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Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society Winners

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  • Person

Assessment:

  • One of the greatest scientists in history.

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  • science

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  • theoretical physics

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  • Albert Einstein
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