Albert Einstein

Written by Jacksen Foley

Albert Einstein was a German theoretical physicist (fancy scientist), born in Ulm, Germany in 1879 shortly before moving to Munich, and then moving again to Italy, and even later moving to Switzerland. He had a minor or major role in the Manhattan Project depending on how you view it.

He taught at many universities such as The University of Prague and more, and was a large figure in the scientific community for his excellent theory crafting, many of which are still used in modern science to this day.

Biography

Early Years

Einstein’s interest in physics began at the age of 4 when his father showed him a compass. He was interested in knowing how the needle was moving on it's own, that interest followed him throughout his entire life.

He taught at several highly recognized universities, bringing his theories and ideas to many around the world. Einstein later met Niels Bohr, another physicist of great recognition at a lecture in Berlin. The two became friends due to their admiration for one another.

Einstein’s personal life was not as successful, as his marriage to Mileva Mari, another physicist, ended bitterly. He was alienated from his own sons. He went on to later marry his second wife, she was his cousin. (yuckers)

World War II

World War II began and Nazi Germany quickly rose to power. Einstein took this opportunity to flee for safety in The United States where he would go on to influence the development of the Manhattan Project supporting it in the early stages and even writing a letter to the president advocating for the project.

Despite his equation being the driving force behind it’s creation, he was denied access to the Manhattan Project due to his pacifist nature and instead assisted the government in weapons evaluations, and auctioning off his own manuscripts to raise the necessary funds.

After The War

Following the war, Einstein would spend his days alone and avoid social interaction as a whole, entertaining himself with his parrot. It’s a sad ending for such a brilliant man’s story.

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