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Einstein's Early Life
- Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany, to a non-religious Jewish family.
- His father, Herman, was a feather bed salesman, and his mother, Pauline, was known for her wit and sarcasm.
Childhood Quirks
- Einstein was slow to talk and would whisper words to himself, leading his family to call him "the dopey one".
- He also threw temper tantrums, during which, according to his sister, his face would turn yellow and the tip of his nose white.
Early Education and Interests
- Einstein loved music but hated formal lessons and attended Catholic school despite being Jewish.
- At age 12, he independently studied advanced math and attempted to prove theories on his own rather than accepting established proofs.