Isaac Newton

Birth

Dec 25, 1642

Isaac Newton is born

Isaac Newton

Period: Dec 25, 1642 to Mar 20, 1727

Cambridge

Jun 5, 1661

Isaac Newton goes to study in Cambridge

Taking a break

Aug 5, 1665

Newton leaves Cambridge for a while due to Plague.

Coming back

Mar 20, 1666

Newton comes back to Cambridge and stays til June

Newton comes back again

Oct 4, 1667

Newton comes back to Cambridge

Newton writes the letter

Feb 23, 1669

Newton sends a letter to Henry Oldenburg describing the reflecting telescope.

The letter is published

Feb 8, 1672

Newton publishes his letter on light and colours.

Newton dies

Mar 18, 1727

Isaac Newton dies due to health issues.