Albert Einstein was born in Germany in 1879. He grew up in a family workshop where his father and uncle conducted experiments, sparking his interest in science and numbers. As a child, he enjoyed reading and studying. He became fascinated by compasses and always wanted to understand how things worked. Later in life, Einstein became a professor of mathematics and physics and made major scientific discoveries, including his theory of relativity. He won the Nobel Prize for his contributions to physics and spent his life advocating for peace due to living through two world wars.