Albert Einstein Timeline

Albert Einstein's Birth

Mar 14, 1879

Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, Ulm, Germany

Moving to Munich

Jun 21, 1880

The Einstein family moves to Munich, Germany in June 21, 1880.

School

Mar 31, 1885

Einstein enrolls in the second grade of a Catholic elementary school called the Petersschule in March 31, 1885. He receives Jewish religious instruction at home and also begins taking violin lessons.

Studying

Oct 1, 1896

Einstein begins studying at the Zurich Polytechnic in a teachers' training program in October 1896.

Teaching

Jul 28, 1900

Einstein receives his diploma as a mathematics teacher and starts work on his doctoral thesis in July 28, 1900.

First Child

Jan 1, 1902

Lieserl, Einstein and Mileva Maric's illegitimate daughter, is born in Hungary in Early 1902.

Marriage

Jan 6, 1903

Einstein and Mileva are married in Bern in January 6, 1903.

Second Child

May 14, 1904

Hans Albert, Einstein and Mileva's first son, is born in Bern in May 14, 1904.

Divorce

Feb 14, 1919

Einstein and Mileva obtain a divorce in February 14, 1919.

Death

Apr 18, 1955

Einstein dies in New Jersey. His body is cremated and his papers turned over to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem in April 18, 1955

Citizenship

Feb 21, 1990

Einstein officially becomes a Swiss citizen February 21, 1990.