**Albert Einstein** (1879 - 1955) is one of the most, if not the most, famous scientists of all time. He made numerous landmark achievements in theoretical physics which triggered a major [paradigm shift](Paradigm_Shift "wikilink") in the physics community and enabled the use of numerous new [technologies](Technology "wikilink") as well as a deeper understanding of the universe. ## Life ## Scientific Contributions ## Political Views ## References