The Father of Relativity
Albert Einstein
1879 - 1955
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Biography
A German-born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. His mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc², which arises from relativity theory, has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation".
Legacy
Einstein's theories revolutionized our understanding of space, time, gravity, and the universe. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics and his name has become synonymous with genius.