Isaac Newton
- Born:
- December 25, 1642 (O.S.) / January 4, 1643 (N.S.), Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England
- Died:
- March 20, 1727 (O.S.) / March 31, 1727 (N.S.), Kensington, London, England
- Nationality:
- English
- Profession(s):
- Physicist, Mathematician, Astronomer, Alchemist, Theologian, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born prematurely on Christmas Day 1642.
- Attended The King's School, Grantham.
- Entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1661.
- Received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1665.
Career and Major Achievements
- Developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Invented calculus independently of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
- Constructed the first practical reflecting telescope.
- Elected Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University in 1669.
- Served as Warden and Master of the Royal Mint.
- President of the Royal Society from 1703 to 1727.
Notable Works
- Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (1687) - Established classical mechanics.
- Opticks (1704) - Pioneering work on optics and light.
- Numerous papers on calculus, mathematics, and physics.
Legacy and Impact
Isaac Newton's contributions revolutionized science and mathematics. His laws of motion and universal gravitation formed the foundation of classical physics and his invention of calculus provided essential tools for modern science. He is considered one of the most influential scientists of all time, and resources discussing his life can often be found under the category of 'biography of world famous personalities pdf'. His work continues to impact science and technology today.