Isaac Newton’s accomplishments in mathematics, optics and physics laid the foundations for modern science and revolutionized the world . Newton was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge where he lived from 1661 to 1696. In 1696 he was appointed Master of the Royal Mint, and moved to London until his death.

As a mathematician, Newton invented integral calculus, and with Leibnitz, differential calculus. Newton made a huge impact on theoretical astronomy. He defined the laws of motion and universal gravitation which he used to predict precisely the motions of stars, and the planets around the sun.

Using his discoveries in optics, Newton constructed the first reflecting telescope. His most famous words were, "If I have been able to see further, it was only because I stood on the shoulders of giants."