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Born
Issac Newton was born in Woolsthorpe, England. He was born 3 months after the death of his father also named Issac Newton. His father was a very successful farmer. Newton was born premature and very small. His mother left him in the care of his grandmother at the age of 3 years old when she remarried. This probably lead to a great deal of disturbance througout Newton's life. -
Enrolls at Trinity College in Cambridge
Although Newton was undistinquished as a student during his educational time, he began much of his work while at Trinity that we would be come so well known for. -
Graduates from Trinity College
Returns home and continues groundbreaking work on prisms, and fluxions (the precursor to modern day calculus). Also discovers spectrum of lights and begins to consider the idea of gravity. -
Appointed Lucasian Chair of Mathematics at Trinity College
He would hold this position for 34 years. -
Elected to Royal Society
A prostegious group of mathematicians and scientists. Opened many new doors for Newton to share is work. -
Completes Calculations on Gravity
Newton completes his groundbreaking calculations on gravity. -
Publishes Principia
Regarded as one of the most important works of science and mathematics ever created. Explains Newton's Laws of Motion, Newton's Universal Law of Gravity and expands upon Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion. -
Elected President of Royal Society
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Publishes Opticks
Also Considered one of the most important books in science and mathematics. This book is a full exploration of light and prisms. -
Issac Newton Dies
In London at the age of 84. He will be remembered as one of the most important mathematicians and scientists to ever live.
