Scientists in Bern

The atlas holds 3 people and 6 moments here, from 1765 to 2018. The most recorded lives are Albert Einstein, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Kofi Annan.

Notable people

1. Albert Einstein

   from 1902 to 1908

   4 moments here

   German-born theoretical physicist who transformed modern physics through special and general relativity, foundational work on quantum theory, and…

2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

   in 1765

   1 moment here

   Genevan philosopher, writer, composer, and a major figure of the European Enlightenment. Rousseau’s documented movements ranged across Geneva, Savoy,…

3. Kofi Annan

   in 2018

   1 moment here

   Ghanaian diplomat and statesman who served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.…

Moments

1. 1765 Retreat on Île de Saint-Pierre Jean-Jacques Rousseau
2. 1902 Moves into first Bern room Albert Einstein
3. 1902 Begins work at Swiss Patent Office Albert Einstein
4. 1903 Occupies Kramgasse apartment Albert Einstein
5. 1908 Teaches at University of Bern Albert Einstein
6. 2018 Death in Bern Kofi Annan

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