The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

592 - Albert Einstein - Part One

Jul 25, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mileva's Pregnancy

  • Mileva became pregnant, a significant social stigma at the time, and Einstein seemed more focused on his work than the implications.
  • He expressed excitement about future undisturbed work, seemingly oblivious to the realities of impending parenthood.
ANECDOTE

Lieserl's Fate

  • Mileva gave birth to a daughter, Lieserl, whose fate remains unknown, possibly adopted or deceased.
  • Einstein never publicly acknowledged her, and she is absent from his official records.
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Family Disapproval

  • Einstein's mother strongly disliked Mileva, expressing a desire to "banish her" from their lives.
  • Mileva's own parents, however, were pleased their daughter with a "defect" had found a husband.
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