Sir Isaac Newton

Facts about Isaac Newton

born January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, England, United Kingdom
died March 31, 1727, in London, England, United Kingdom
Newton actually studied for a degree in law.
He owned more books on historical subjects than on science.
Isaac Newton suffered two nervous breakdowns.
Newton was notorious for his bad temper and conflicts with other people. In particular Hooke and Leibinz.
Between 1665 and 1667 the University of Cambridge was dispersed due to The Plague and Newton returned to Woolsthorpe Manor.
Newton's discovered the theory of gravity afterwatching an apple fall in the orchard.
Throughout his life Newton continued research into a wide range of subjects including mathematics, optics, astronomy and alchemy.
He was elected as Member of Parliament for the University in 1700, but only held this post for a year.