Einstein and Marić's divorce: end of marriage, social attitudes, personal challenges.
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Albert Einstein and Mileva Marić officially ended their marriage following a five-year period of separation. The couple initially met while studying at the Polytechnic School in Zurich and married later. Their partnership faced challenges, including the strain caused by Einstein’s growing fame and career demands.
Over time, their relationship deteriorated, and they began living apart. The official end of their marriage took place through the granting of the divorce. The separation agreement included a stipulation where Einstein promised to give Marić his Nobel Prize money, once received, for the support of their two sons, Hans Albert and Eduard.
This divorce marked the end of a significant personal chapter in Einstein's life. It also reflected social attitudes and legal practices regarding divorce in Europe in the early twentieth century. Marić, who had also been a physicist, faced professional and personal challenges following their separation. Their divorce remains a frequently discussed aspect of both their biographies, offering insights into their personal lives behind their professional endeavors.
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