In 1929, Berlin’s planned birthday gift to Albert Einstein fell through; he built his own Caputh summer house, which became a meeting place for scientists, artists and thinkers
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In 1929, Berlin’s planned birthday gift to Albert Einstein fell through; he built his own Caputh summer house, which became a meeting place for scientists, artists and thinkers
Albert Einstein turned 50 on 14 March 1929, and Berlin planned to mark the occasion by providing him with a country house. The proposed gift fell through after difficulties over the properties offered and became the subject of public controversy.