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In 1902, after a love affair with mathematician Mileva Maric, Albert Einstein fathered an illegitimate daughter named Lieserl. The birth was barely mentioned in a 1903 letter, and for decades her existence and subsequent life were shrouded in secrecy. In this meticulously researched biography, author Michele Zackheim traces Lieserl’s trail through Serbian villages, Central European records, and confidential family disclosures. Combining early Einstein–Maric correspondence, Serbian archives, and a network of women historians, Zackheim reconstructs Lieserl’s life and answers the long‑standing question of what became of her. The book not only illuminates a forgotten chapter of Einstein’s personal history but also offers a broader portrait of early 20th‑century Europe, reflecting themes of fame, obscurity, love, and the complex politics of legacy.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Michele Zackheim
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