Albert Einstein, the ‘Nobel Prize’ winning physicist, was one of the most significant contributors to the field of theoretical physics. His ‘Theory of Relativity’ and the ‘Law of Photoelectric Effect’ paved the way for a better understanding of quantum mechanics. Modern scientists are building on his research to find answers to their questions.
Birthday: 14 March 1879
Born In: Ulm, Germany
Died On: 18 April 1955
Famous As: One of the Greatest Physicists of All Time, Best Known for Developing the Theory of Relativity
2. Marie Curie
Also Known As: Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
Birthday: 07 November 1867
Born In: Warsaw, Poland
Died On: 04 July 1934
Famous As: The First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize
Marie Curie has many firsts in her life. The first woman to win the ‘Nobel Prize,’ the first person and the only woman to win the ‘Nobel Prize’ twice and the only person to win it for different fields. She is not just an idol for scientists but also people in general.
Also Known As: Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci
Birthday: 15 April 1452
Born In: Anchiano, Italy
Died On: 02 May 1519
Famous As: Italian Polymath & Artist Known for His Paintings: ‘Mona Lisa’, ‘The Last Supper’ and ‘Virgin of the Rocks’
Apart from his inventions and paintings, Leonardo da Vinci’s secret codes and messages which are hidden in many of his creation continue to baffle scientists, historians, and scholars.