Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
One of world’s greatest scientists. Co-inventor of calculus.
Discovered the law of Universal Gravitation. Newton's 3 laws of motion. Corpuscular theory
of light. Law of cooling. Professor, Theologian, Alchemist, Warden of the Mint, President of
Royal Society, member of Parliment. Personally rather obnoxious, poor relations with
women, lots of odd stuff with the great stuff. Did most of it in before he
turned 25!
Trinity College, Cambridge