"The greatest scientist and mathematician of the twentieth century..."
"Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics 'for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect'. The latter was pivotal in establishing quantum theory within physics" -
Albert Einstein - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Less known about Einstein, are his political views. It surprises many people to learn he was a Socialist, and in fact wrote a famous essay on the subject:
Why Socialism? :: Monthly Review