Newton, Sir Isaac

Newton, Sir Isaac, 1642–1727, English mathematician and natural philosopher (physicist), who is considered by many the greatest scientist that ever lived.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Later Life
• Later Work
• The Principia
• Early Life and Work
• Bibliography

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