Sir Isaac Newton
17th–18th Century
1643 – 1727 · British
Father of Classical Physics
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Jan 4
Isaac Newton Born
1643 CE
About
Isaac Newton formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, co-invented calculus, and transformed our understanding of light and optics. His Principia Mathematica is widely regarded as one of the most important scientific works ever written.
Key Facts
Formulated the three Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation
Co-invented calculus (independently of Leibniz)
Demonstrated that white light contains all colors of the spectrum
Warden and later Master of the Royal Mint
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