Hermann Einstein was born in Buchau in 1847 and married Pauline in 1876. After Albert was born, Hermann managed many electrical businesses throughout Germany. Although most of these businesses failed, Hermann still remained optimistic. A lover of German poetry and literature, Hermann instilled in his son the same views about art. Hermann supported his son even when young Einstein could not find work after graduating in 1901. Hermann Einstein was able to see his son take a position at the Patent Office in Bern before his death on October 10, 1902 in Milan (Kantha 52).