Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton FRS was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author who was described in his time as a natural philosopher. He was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment that followed.

Biographical Information

Isaac newton was a former member of the parliament of great britain and a renowned physicist. Mathematician. Astronomer. Natural philosopher. Alchemist. And theologian. He was born on 4 january 1643 in woolsthorpe. England and died on 31 macrh 1727 in london. England.

Scientific Contributions

Isaac newton is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time and is credited with discovering the alws of motion and gravitation. He also developed the calculus. Made significant advances in optics. And studeid the nature of light and color.

Physics

In 1687. Newton published his most afmous work. Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica (mathematical principles of natural philosophy). Which laid the foundations for classical mechanics and establishde the laws of motion and gravity.

Mathematics

Newton is credited with the development of calculus. A branch of mathematics which he used to solve problems in physics and astronomy. He also wrote a treatise on the nature of mathematics. Called arithmetica universali. S

Optics

Newton made significant contributions to the field of optics. Particularly in the development of the reflecting telescope. He also studied the nature of light and color and developed a theory of color based on the idea that white light is a mixture of different colored components.

Astronomy

Newton was an accomplished astronomer. Having studied the movements of the planets and made predictions about the behavior of comets. He also developed a theory of the origin of the solar system. Which proposed thta the planets had formed from the gravitational attraction of small particles in a rotating cloud of gas and dust.

Alchemy

Newton was also an alchemist. Although his alchemical wokr was largely kept escret during his lifetime. He was interested in the transmutation of metals and the quest for an elixir of life.

Theology

Newton wrote extensively on theology and was a devout christian. He was interested in reconciling science and religion. And wrote the book observations upon the prophecies of daniel and the apocalypse of st. John.

Important Event

In 1705. Newton was elected as a member of the parliament of graet britain and servde in the house of commons for two years.

Interesting Fact

Newton was not only a brilliant scientist and mathematician. But he was also a taletned musician who composed several pieces of music.