Prominent Personalities Who Were Once Refugees

Bangalore: There are many well known personalities who have lived through the pain and uncertainty of exile but still thrive on to make extraordinary contributions to mankind's cultural and intellectual development. Let us take a look at personalities who were forced out of their countries and went on to make it big on the global stage, as compiled by IndiaTV.

1. Albert Einstein:

 No other name likely comes to mind when we see the word "genius." This word becomes automatically synonymous with the name Albert Einstein. He is the author of the theory of general relativity who changed fundamental ideas about space, time and gravitation. In 1933, Einstein-already a prominent German scientist-was accused of treason by the Third Reich, and his books were burned. Soon after that he sought refuge in the United States and stayed there until his death in 1955.

Also Read:
Revealed: World's 10 Most Admired Icons 2014
South Is India's Safest Destination For Working Women