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Isaac Newton was born prematurely and his father, who was also named Isaac Newton, had died 3 months before he was born.
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Isaac Newton was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge on the recommendation of his uncle Rev William Ayscough. He did valet duties to pay off the college until he received a scholarship in 1664.
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Newton builds an improved version of the reflecting telescope. His friend, Dr. Barrow, takes it to the Royal Society of London. The members are so impressed they invite Newton to join.
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He Publishes 3-volume book about how a planet moves in a certain orbit known as Principia. Published in 1687, this work details the 3 laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation.
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Isaac Newton becomes the first British scientist to be knighted. He is now known as "Sir Isaac Newton."
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Sir Isaac Newton died at the age of 84. Sir Isaac Newton will be remembered as a brilliant man whose work in math and science continues to influence the world today.
