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One of the greatest and most famous scientists of the 20th century, Albert Einstein.

Age of Einstein
From Time magazine, the story of Einstein as an icon and what he represents to the 20th century.

Einstein: Image and Impact
This online exhibit from the American Institute of Physics is a wonderful overview of the life of Einstein. Eight sections provide detailed information about periods of his life. Includes Einstein's letter to Roosevelt.

How Smart Was He?
A great essay about Einstein's genius from NOVA.

I Found Einstein's Brain
The intriguing story of journalist Steven Levy and his discovery of Einstein's brain in a cardboard box.

Nobel Foundation Biography
From the Nobel Foundation, a fantastic biography.

Person of the Century: Albert Einstein
The cover story from Time magazine, when Einstein was selected as their "Person of the Century."

Photo Album
An excellent collection of classic as well as infrequently seen Einstein photos.

Quotations
From the About.com Quotations site, a collection of great links to Einstein quotes.

Relativity and the Cosmos
An excellent overview of Einstein's theory of General Relativity, the first major new theory of gravity since Isaac Newton's, by Alan Lightman.

Timeline of Albert Einstein's Life
From his birth in 1879 to his death in 1955, this page is a fantastic chronology of Einstein's life and his accomplishments.

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