Isaac
Newton

Sir Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642, in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. His early academic prowess led him to the University of Cambridge's Trinity College, where he delved into a range of subjects, but it was his work in mathematics and physics that would etch his name into the annals of history. During the plague years of 1665-1667, Newton retreated from Cambridge, and in this period of isolation, he made some of his most profound discoveries. He developed the foundations of calculus, made insights into the nature of white light and colors, and most famously, began formulating his laws of motion and universal gravitation.

Newton's "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica," published in 1687, is often regarded as one of the most influential books in the history of science. In it, he articulated the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation, positing a mathematical framework that described the motion of objects on Earth and in the heavens. Beyond physics, Newton made significant contributions to optics and was a key figure in the scientific revolution, a period characterized by rapid advancements in empirical methodology and knowledge. Though he passed away on March 20, 1727, Sir Isaac Newton's monumental contributions continue to shape our comprehension of the cosmos and the intricate dance of celestial bodies.