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Isaac Newton, English scientist and mathematician, (1666) 1874
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Isaac Newton, English scientist and mathematician, (1666) 1874
Isaac Newton, English scientist and mathematician, (1666) 1874. Newton (1642-1727) using a prism to separate white light into the colours of the spectrum, watched by his Cambridge University room mate John Wickins. Newtons discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought. His theories of gravity and his three laws of motion were outlined in his greatest work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, (1687) and he is credited with discovering differential calculus. His theories regarding optics and the nature of light, set out in Opticks, led to him building the first reflecting telescope. Knighted by Queen Anne in 1705, Newton is buried in Westminster Abbey, London
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This print captures a significant moment in the life of Isaac Newton, the renowned English scientist and mathematician. Taken in 1666 but printed in 1874, it shows Newton using a prism to separate white light into the colors of the spectrum. Standing by his side is John Wickins, his room mate at Cambridge University. Newton's discoveries were groundbreaking and had a profound impact on both science and thought. His theories of gravity and three laws of motion, outlined in his monumental work "Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica" published in 1687, revolutionized our understanding of physics. Additionally, he is credited with discovering differential calculus. His investigations into optics led him to construct the first reflecting telescope after setting out his ideas on light and its nature in "Opticks". Knighted by Queen Anne in 1705 for his contributions to science, Newton now rests at Westminster Abbey in London. This print not only showcases Newton's scientific prowess but also provides us with a glimpse into academic life during the seventeenth century. It serves as a reminder of how one individual's dedication to knowledge can shape an entire field of study.
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