Growing up on a small farm in a small town such as Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England is not usually an indicator of great genius and future success. However, in the case of Sir Isaac Newton it is quite the opposite. In order to begin to understand how this one man was able to answer the great questions of his time, we must first look into his life.
Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643 on his father's small farm. He was born to Isaac Newton Sr. and Hannah Ayscough Newton. His life was already suffused with tragedy when his father died three months prior to his birth. Newton was born premature and was not expected to survive, however he lived and became healthy enough to prosper. By the age of three his mother remarried and distinguished …show more content…
Although Grantham was just outside of Woolsthorpe it was too far of a walking distance to get to school everyday, so he lodged with a local apothecary and his young daughter. He was intrigued by the apothecary’s work in chemistry and spent the majority of his free time building elaborate machines to entertain the apothecary’s daughter. Newton loved attending school and especially loved his chemistry classes. Finally enjoying his life, it was quite a shock to the now twelve year old Newton when his mother returned with his three half siblings after the death of her second husband. Newton’s mother returned with Mary Smith, Benjamin Smith, and Hannah Smith …show more content…
He began to dive deeper into the world of science and math whilst continuously putting off forming personal relationships. Rather than act as other college students did, looking into finding a wife and forming long-lasting friendships, the most important thing to Newton were his studies. Finally, Newton was able to indulge in his preferred studies and truly excel. However, once again tragedy struck when the plague ravaged England a he was forced to move back home and continue his studies
Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643 on his father's small farm. He was born to Isaac Newton Sr. and Hannah Ayscough Newton. His life was already suffused with tragedy when his father died three months prior to his birth. Newton was born premature and was not expected to survive, however he lived and became healthy enough to prosper. By the age of three his mother remarried and distinguished …show more content…
Although Grantham was just outside of Woolsthorpe it was too far of a walking distance to get to school everyday, so he lodged with a local apothecary and his young daughter. He was intrigued by the apothecary’s work in chemistry and spent the majority of his free time building elaborate machines to entertain the apothecary’s daughter. Newton loved attending school and especially loved his chemistry classes. Finally enjoying his life, it was quite a shock to the now twelve year old Newton when his mother returned with his three half siblings after the death of her second husband. Newton’s mother returned with Mary Smith, Benjamin Smith, and Hannah Smith …show more content…
He began to dive deeper into the world of science and math whilst continuously putting off forming personal relationships. Rather than act as other college students did, looking into finding a wife and forming long-lasting friendships, the most important thing to Newton were his studies. Finally, Newton was able to indulge in his preferred studies and truly excel. However, once again tragedy struck when the plague ravaged England a he was forced to move back home and continue his studies