Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton

Period: Jan 1, 1642 to Dec 31, 1727

Birth

Dec 25, 1642

Isaac Newton was born permaturely in Woolsthorpe to mother Hanna Ayscough. He was small enough to fit in a quartpot. Hatch, Robert A. "Sir Isaac Newton." Http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ufhatch/pages/01-courses/current-courses/08sr-newton.htm. 2002. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.

College

Jun 1, 1661

Newton attended Cambridge University. Hatch, Robert A. "Sir Isaac Newton." Http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ufhatch/pages/01-courses/current-courses/08sr-newton.htm. 2002. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.

Starts Study of Gravitational force

Nov 20, 1666

Newton observed a falling apple, which was the start of his study of gravitational force.

Reflecting Microscope

Nov 23, 1668

Newton invented the first reflecting microscope. This was his first major accomplishment. Fowler, Mike. "Isaac Newton." Galileo and Einstein Home Page. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/lectures/newton.html.

Becomes Lucasian Professor of Mathematics

Nov 20, 1669

He took over for Isaac Barrow who was his friend and mentor. Fowler, Mike. "Isaac Newton." Galileo and Einstein Home Page. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://galileoandeinstein.physics.virginia.edu/lectures/newton.html.

Appointed to Royal Mint

Nov 23, 1669

Moved to London and lived there until his death. "Sir Isaac Newton | Scientist and Mathematician." Lucidcafé Interactive Café and Information Resource. 23 Oct. 2010. Web. 22 Nov. 2010. http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95dec/newton.html.

Publishes law of gravity

Jan 1, 1687

He published The Mathmatical Principles of Natural Philosophy. One of the most scientific books ever written. Beck, Roger B., Linda Black, Larry S. Krieger, Phillip C. Naylor, and Dahia Ibo Shabaka. World History. Evanston: McDougal Littel, 2009. Print.

Parliment

Nov 20, 1689

Newton was elected to represent Cambidge in Parliment. Hatch, Robert A. "Sir Isaac Newton." Http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ufhatch/pages/01-courses/current-courses/08sr-newton.htm. 2002. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.

Publishes Optiks

Nov 20, 1704

Based on his work from decades before. Hatch, Robert A. "Sir Isaac Newton." Http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ufhatch/pages/01-courses/current-courses/08sr-newton.htm. 2002. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.

R.I.P

Mar 20, 1727

After a life of many laws and findings during the Scientific Revolution Isaac Newton dies. Hatch, Robert A. "Sir Isaac Newton." Http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/ufhatch/pages/01-courses/current-courses/08sr-newton.htm. 2002. Web. 15 Nov. 2010.