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Albert Einstein:
Albert was born in Ulm, Germany. The family moved to Munich when Albert was one year old. -
The compass
When Albert was five he was given a compass by his father. He was fascinated by it and how it worked -
He met Max Talud
Max introduced Albert to math and science. Albert was ten years old. -
Albert finishes school
Albert finished his schooling in Munich with medical training. He moved to Milan with his family. -
Goes to school in Switzerland
Albert moved to Switzerland at 16 years old to attend Aarau Cantonal School. -
Top of class
Albert graduates at the top of his class. He was a year younger than the other students. -
Hard times
Albert slacked off in further schooling, even after doing so well. Because of this he had a hard time finding a good job. -
The pantent office
Albert Einstein got a job in the patent office. He used his understanding of math and science in his new position, and it made him happy. -
Submits his first paper
Einstein submitted his first paper on his theory of thermodynamics. It was the first of many. -
A new job
After working at the patent office and writing his theories, Einstein got a job teaching theoretical physics at the University of Zurich. -
Attends physics conference
He was given an invitation to the first-ever world physics conference. He was the youngest physicist there. -
Theory of gravity
He believed science's understanding of gravity was wrong, and he worked on a new theory which he would later test with a solar eclipse. -
Einstein is famous
After publishing his Theory of Relativity and correctly predicting the effects of a solar eclipse, Einstein's name went around the world. -
Nobel Prize
Einstein was awarded his first Nobel Prize. He was on his way to Japan when he got the news. -
America
He visited America for the first time because he feared the rising Nazi party in Germany.
