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Albert Einstein

A portrait of Albert Einstein

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

Profile

  • Known for: Theory of Relativity, E = mc²
  • Field: Science, Physics
  • Born: 1879
  • Nationality: German, American

Why They're in the Hall of Fame

(A deeper dive into why Albert Einstein is inspiring to you.)

Key Accomplishments

  • 1905: Published four groundbreaking papers, including on the photoelectric effect and special relativity (his "annus mirabilis").
  • 1915: Completed his theory of general relativity.
  • 1921: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.

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