Isaac Newton

English mathematician and physicist (1642–1727).

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Isaac Newton was an English mathematician and physicist. Born on 25 December 1642 in Woolsthorpe Manor, Newton died on 20 March 1727 in Kensington at the age of 84.

Positions held include Lucasian Professor of Mathematics (1669–1702), Member of the 1689-90 Parliament (1689–1690) and Warden of the Mint (1696–1700). Notable works include Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Method of Fluxions and Opticks, or a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light. Newton studied at The King's School, Grantham and Trinity College. Honours include Knight Bachelor.

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