Theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein family tree
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), the physicist behind the theory of relativity, was born in Ulm, Germany. His family tree spans two marriages and three children, alongside a famously private personal life.
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Across the generations
How the Albert Einstein family tree fits together, generation by generation.
Family and sister Maja
Albert was the elder child of Hermann and Pauline Einstein. His younger sister Maja was a lifelong confidante who later lived with him in Princeton, New Jersey.
First marriage to Mileva
Einstein married fellow physicist Mileva Marić in 1903. They had a daughter, Lieserl, before their marriage, whose fate is unknown, and two sons: Hans Albert, who became an engineering professor, and Eduard, who struggled with mental illness.
Second marriage to Elsa
After divorcing Mileva in 1919, Einstein married his cousin Elsa. They had no children together, though Elsa brought two daughters, Ilse and Margot, from her first marriage.
Albert Einstein family questions
Did Albert Einstein have children?
Yes, three with his first wife Mileva Marić: a daughter named Lieserl whose fate is unknown, and sons Hans Albert and Eduard.
Was Albert Einstein married twice?
Yes. He married Mileva Marić in 1903 and, after their divorce, married his cousin Elsa Einstein in 1919.
What happened to Einstein's first daughter?
His daughter Lieserl, born in 1902, disappears from the historical record after 1903; her ultimate fate remains unknown.
Sources & accuracy
This Albert Einstein family tree is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and simplified for clarity, so it may not show every relative. Spot something off? Let us know.
Last updated June 28, 2026
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