Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein
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He developed several important physical theories
Einstein published more than 300 scientific
papers along with over 150 non-scientific works,
and received honorary doctorate degrees in
science, medicine and philosophy from many
European and American universities.
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Albert Einstein was born in the German Empire on
14 March 1879
His father was Hermann Einstein, a salesman and
engineer. His mother was Pauline Einstein
In 1894, his father's company failed. In search
of business, the Einstein family moved to
Italy, first to Milan and then, a few months
later, to Pavia.
Einstein at the age of 4
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Albert Einstein in 1893
In the spring of 1895, he withdrew to join his
family in Pavia, convincing the school to let him
go by using a doctor's note.
In 1896 he enrolled in the four year mathematics
and physics teaching diploma program at the
Polytechnic in Zurich.
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On 30 April 1905, he completed his thesis, with
Alfred Kleiner, Professor of Experimental
Physics, serving as pro-forma advisor. Einstein
was awarded a PhD by the University of Zurich.
His dissertation was entitled "A New
Determination of Molecular Dimensions"
Alfred Kleiner
Albert Einstein
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By 1908, he was recognized as a leading
scientist, and he was appointed lecturer at the
University of Berne.
In 1911, he had calculated that, based on his new
theory of general relativity, light from another
star would be bent by the Sun's gravity.
In 1921, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in
Physics.
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In 1922, he traveled throughout Asia and later to
Palestine, as part of a six-month excursion and
speaking tour.
Einstein visited New York City for the first time
on 2 April 1921, where he received an official
welcome by the Mayor, followed by three weeks of
lectures and receptions.
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