Albert Einstein's parents were related?

[TheLastEmperorReurns]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsa_Einstein

Elsa Einstein (18 January 1876 – 20 December 1936) was the second wife and first cousin of Albert Einstein. Their mothers were sisters, and further, their fathers were first cousins.

 

[chickenluver]

Is normal

 

[El_Dyablo619]

see? incest IS best

 

[loisestrad]

see? incest IS best

If good genes are running in your family, why not perfect them? Seems reasonable.

 

[ssBaldy]

 

[BisexualMMA]

Trying to work out those permutations as a kid will turn anyone into a genius.

 

[tonysmasseuse]

Trying to work out those permutations as a kid will turn anyone into a genius.

Lol. Yes, if you need a road map and a calculator for navigating your family tree, something's bound to come off it.

 

[BEER]

Eh, back then, first-cousin marriages weren't particularly uncommon.

Shit, there are some places in which it's still fairly common. A good friend of mine's parents (from Bangladesh) are first cousins.

I don't get it, and think it's pretty gross, but it's not unheard of today, nevertheless a century ago.