Albert Einstein

Here's a timeline of Albert Einstein life

• 1879 Born March 14 at 11:30 AM in Ulm, Germany
• 1895-96 Pupil at cantonal school in Aarau, Switzerland
• 1901 Acquires Swiss citizenship, completes his first scientific paper
• 1901-02 Temporary teaching position at school in Schaffhausen, Switzerland
• 1907 Discovers the principle of equivalence
• 1916 Publication of the general theory of relativity
• 1927 Begins intense debate with Niels Bohr on the foundations of quantum mechanics
• 1955 Dies April 18 at 1:15 AM in Princeton Hospital at the age of 76

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds"

-- Albert Einstein

If you have time, you should read more about this incredible human being on his Wikipedia entry.