Of all the scientists/mathematicians to emerge form the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, there is one whose name is known by almost all living people. While most of these do not understand this man’s work, everyone knows that its impact on the world of science and math is astonishing. Yes, many have heard of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, but few know about the intriguing life that led this scientist to discover …showed first 75 words of 1150 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1150 total…life. Even with this he is still admired and followed to this day by scientists and mathematicians. This is relevant in him being named the “Person of the Century,” by many major media sources. Bibliography Golden, Frederic. “Albert Einstein...” Time 31 December 1999. 27 January 2000. Hawking, Stephen W. “A Brief History of Relativity:...” Time 31 December 1999. 27 January 2000. “Einstein named ‘Person of Century.’” United Press International 27 December 1999. 27 January 2000.