Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany, was a renowned physicist known for his theory of relativity and contributions to modern physics. He faced early challenges in learning due to dyslexia but excelled in mathematics, leading to a distinguished career that included a doctorate from ETH Zurich and a position at the Swiss patent office. Throughout his life, Einstein received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921, while also actively engaging in music, travel, and efforts toward global governance.