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Questions about Maja Einstein

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Maria Einstein born and where did she enter the world?

Maria Einstein entered the world on the 18th of November 1881 in Munich. Her parents were Hermann Einstein and Pauline Koch.

What degree did Maja Einstein earn from the University of Bern in 1909?

Maja earned her doctorate from the University of Bern in 1909. Her dissertation focused on medieval French texts titled Feststellung des Handschriftenverhältnises des Chevalier au Cygne und Enfances Godefroy.

Who did Maja Einstein marry on the 23rd of March 1910 after meeting him in Aarau?

Maja married Paul Winteler on the 23rd of March 1910 after meeting him in Aarau. Their union resulted in the loss of her professional work permit immediately following the ceremony.

Why did Maja Einstein leave Italy in February 1939 to travel to the United States?

Anti-Semitic laws introduced by Benito Mussolini forced Maja to leave Italy in February 1939. She traveled to the United States to live with her brother Albert on Mercer Street in Princeton.

How did Maja Einstein die on the 25th of June 1951 while residing in Princeton?

Pneumonia claimed her life following a fracture of her upper arm. Arteriosclerosis had developed subsequently and left her bedridden for the remainder of her life after a stroke struck her in 1946.