Biography · English mathematician and physicist

Isaac Newton

1643 · 1727

Years lived
84
Photos
25
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Born

January 4, 1643

Woolsthorpe Manor, United Kingdom

Died

March 31, 1727

Kensington, United Kingdom

Known for

English mathematician and physicist

Isaac Newton (1643–1727) was United Kingdom best known for English mathematician and physicist.

Isaac Newton (January 4, 1643 – March 31, 1727) was an English mathematician and physicist. He formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, establishing classical mechanics in his book, <i>Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica</i>. His work profoundly shaped modern science and our understanding of the cosmos.

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  • When did Isaac Newton die?

    Isaac Newton died on March 31, 1727 in Kensington, United Kingdom, at the age of 84.

  • Where was Isaac Newton born?

    Isaac Newton was born in Woolsthorpe Manor, United Kingdom on January 4, 1643.

  • What is Isaac Newton best known for?

    Isaac Newton is best known for English mathematician and physicist.

  • How old was Isaac Newton when they died?

    Isaac Newton was 84 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Isaac Newton?

    Isaac Newton was from United Kingdom.

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