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Albert Einstein fundamentally changed our understanding of space, time, and energy. With the theory of relativity, he turned previous physical concepts on their head and laid one of the most important foundations of modern physics. His ideas continue to influence science, technology, and our understanding of the universe.
Albert Einstein was born on 14 March 1879, in Ulm, Germany. His thinking was marked by great imagination and the courage to question established assumptions. In addition to his scientific work, he also expressed his views on philosophical and social issues, becoming a symbol of independent thought.
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