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From humble patent clerk to the world's most beloved genius: the fascinating life of Albert Einstein

Jessica Orwig,Amanda MaciasSep 30, 2015, 22:34 IST

Albert Einstein at his desk in 1929.Getty Images

Albert Einstein is revered for his scientific intellect, which laid the foundations for modern-day physics and earned him introductions with some of the most exclusive people on Earth.

His opinions on race, politics, and war were also incredibly progressive for their time. Some even say that we will never see the likes of another Einstein again.

Here's how a man, who "had no understanding of how to relate to people," became history's most beloved scientist.