Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton was born in England

Jan 4, 1643

Isaac was born in England, the most weathiest country in the world.

LIfe of Isaac Newton

Period: Jan 4, 1643 to Mar 31, 1727

Went to Cambridge

Jan 1, 1661

Isaac went to to went to Cambridge to get a better education.

Figured out how Gravity worked

Jan 1, 1666

Isaac figured out how Gravity worked when an apple fell on his head. He wondered why the apple fell down not sidwaays or up. After thinking it through he came up with the Law of Universal Gavitation.

Made the first reflecting telescope

Jan 1, 1668

Isaac made the first reflecting telescope which allowed you to relflect light.

Lectured on Optics

Jan 1, 1670

Isaac lectured on optics because he wanted to figure out how light worked.

Wrote the Principia

Jan 1, 1687

At first the Principia wasn't even a book it was a letter, then it was made into three books.It's considerd to be the greatest science book in the world. It describes how objects move, bounce of each other. and what happens when they are pushed or pulled by outside forces.

Was elected to Parliament for Cambridge University

Jan 1, 1690

Isaac was elected to Parliament for Cambridge University which was part of the English Government.

Knighted

Apr 1, 1705

Isaac was knighted by Queen Anne during a royal visit to Trinity College, Cambridge

Isaac Newton died

Mar 20, 1727

Newton died in his sleep in London on 20 March 1727.