Isaac Newton: The World's Most Influential Mind The World

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Isaac Newton, born on January 4, 1643 in Woolsthrope, England was one of the most influential minds the world has ever seen. In his early life he was the only son of a farmer. Born premature, tiny, and weak Newton was not expected to live. At the young age of 12 he demonstrated innate intellectual abilities. After completing basic education, Newton attended the University of Cambridge’s Trinity College where his prowess for mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other subjects began to come to light. Despite his great knowledge, Newton did not graduate with any honors or distinctions, this however was just the beginning of his very successful career. Today Newton is credited with many advances in various fields. From discovering calculus, inventing …show more content…
In his early life he was the only son of a farmer. Born premature, tiny, and weak Newton was not expected to live. At the young age of 12 he demonstrated innate intellectual abilities. After completing basic education, Newton attended the University of Cambridge’s Trinity College where his prowess for mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other subjects began to come to light. Despite his great knowledge, Newton did not graduate with any honors or distinctions, this however was just the beginning of his very successful career. Today Newton is credited with many advances in various fields. From discovering calculus, inventing the reflecting telescope, coining the three laws of motion, and much more.
Along with publishing ‘Principia’, his later life was filled with many extraordinary advancements to many diverse fields of science. Time, however caught up to Newton on March 31, 1727. After 84 years of life, the majority of that time dedicated to his craft, Newton left a mark on the world that is remembered to this day. Overall, Isaac Newton is easily one of the most distinguishable people of all time, coining new forms of mathematics and bringing light to fundamental concepts of the universe. His accomplishments lead him to a successful life in the eyes of many, and his scientific impact still resonates

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