However he died when Eduard was only three years old and Eduard and his elder brother were brought up by their mother. Eduard received private coaching before entering the Gymnasium in Sorau when he was nine years old.
Gayunman siya namatay kapag Eduard ay lamang ng tatlong taong gulang at Eduard at sa kanyang kuya ay nagdala up sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga ina. Eduard natanggap pribadong Pagtuturo bago ipasok ang himnasyo sa Sorau kapag siya ay siyam na taon gulang.