Albert Einstein

One of the best and most influential physicists of all time, Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist who was born in Germany. The theory of relativity is what Einstein is most famous for, although he also made significant contributions to the theory of quantum mechanics. Together, relativity and quantum mechanics form the foundation of contemporary physics. The relativity theory-derived mass-energy equivalence formula he developed, E = mc2, has been labeled "the most famous equation in the world." His writing is also renowned for its impact on scientific thought. His discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, which was a crucial milestone in the development of quantum theory, earned him the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics. His creativity and intellectual prowess led to "Einstein" coming to represent genius.

However, it is said that his brain was removed and studied, albeit without his consent, resulting in the alleged discovery of an additional folding in the grey matter, which may have explained his brilliance. But the idea has been proven false.