Albert Einstein
1879 CE – 1955 CE (76 years)
Developed the theory of relativity, which revolutionized modern physics alongside quantum mechanics. Famous for the equation E=mc² and received the Nobel Prize.
Biography
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He is best known for developing the theory of relativity, but also made important contributions to quantum mechanics.
Key Events
1905 CE
Annus Mirabilis — published papers on Special Relativity and Photoelectric Effect
1915 CE
Presented theory of General Relativity
1921 CE
Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
1933 CE
Emigrated to USA to escape Nazi Germany
1939 CE
Signed Einstein-Szilard letter advocating atomic research