Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of classical mechanics and optics, co-discoverer of the calculus, alchemist, heretic, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University (Trinity), leader of the Royal Society, MP from Cambridge, Master of the Mint, born Dec 25, 1642, d 1727:
F = g(m1m2/d2)
(that's the simple version in modern notation of the formula for the law of gravity)
Bear that in mind.
Her pealing organ was my neighbour too; And from my pillow, looking forth by light Of moon or favouring stars, I could behold The antechapel where the statue stood Of Newton with his prism and silent face, The marble index of a mind for ever Voyaging through the strange seas of Thought, alone.
--Wordsworth, the Prelude
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