Albert Einstein is one of the most illustrious scientists of the 20th century.He made the famous and revolutionary discovery of the Theory of Relativity.Einstein promulgated his theory of relativity in 1905,when his scientific research papers were published.This discovery established his reputation among the physicists of Europe.This theory of relativity states that the speed of light appears to be the same whether an object is moving rapidly to meet it or going away from it.His scientific discoveries enabled Einstein to give some new theories regarding space,time and gravitation.In 1912,Einstein became a Professor at the Zurich Polytechnic (Switzerland).In 1914,he was invited to become a Professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin.When Hitler,who had a profound hatred for jews,came to the power in Germany in 1933,Einstein left Germany and settled permanently in America.
   Einstein was born on 14th March,1879 at Ulma in Germany in a Jewish family.He became a naturalized citizen of Switzerland in 1894.In Switzerland, Einstein completed his early education and spent four years at the Polytechnical
Academy of Zurich.Einstein obtained his Bachelor's degree in 1900.In 1905,
he got PhD from the Zurich University.
   The international fame to Einstein as a scientist of a very high calibre came in 1919 ,when his scientific theories were given recognition by the Royal Society of
London.Thereafter ,he made a wide tour across Europe explaining his views to the intellectuals.In 1921,Einstein was awarded Nobel Prize in Physics.The next three years were spent by Einstein in touring around the world explaining his scientific theories to the people.Einstein also took up the cause of wor;d peace.He died in Princeton(USA) on 18 April 1955,at the age of 76.
 
 
 
 
 

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