Early Life and Education

Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, England. Though his family was not wealthy, Newton showed academic promise from a young age. He attended the University of Cambridge, where he would lay the foundations for his groundbreaking work in the years to come.

Major Scientific Contributions

Newton's Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687, introduced his laws of motion and universal gravitation. These principles not only revolutionized the field of physics but also provided the tools to understand the cosmos. 🌌🚀

Later Life and Legacy

In his later years, Newton served as a Member of Parliament and became the Master of the Royal Mint. Upon his death on March 31, 1727, he left behind a legacy of scientific discovery that continues to influence our understanding of the universe today.