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Isaac Newton

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1643–1727 · Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy, Optics
English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and alchemist, one of the most influential scientists in history. He formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundations of classical mechanics. He made enormous contributions to optics, proving that white light consists of a spectrum of colors. He developed differential and integral calculus simultaneously with Leibniz.

Biography

Born in Woolsthorpe, England. Graduated from Cambridge University (Trinity College). Professor of mathematics at Cambridge, later president of the Royal Society. Author of “Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy” and “Optics”. Buried in Westminster Abbey.

Key discoveries

💡 Newton was a passionate alchemist and spent decades searching for the philosopher's stone, which was long concealed to avoid damaging his reputation.
Quote: "“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”"
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