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Newton, Sir Isaac

Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727), an English scientist, astronomer, and mathematician, invented a new kind of mathematics, discovered the secrets of light and color, and showed how the universe is held together. He is sometimes described as "one of the greatest names in the history of human thought " because of his great contributions to mathematics, physics, and astronomy.

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