Isaac Newton Throughout the course of human events, numerous philosophers, physicists, engineers, astronomers, mathematicians, and other assorted professions have contributed extraordinary ideas to both contemporary and past time. The vision of many men and women have set the foundation of groundbreaking advancements in nearly every aspect of human life. Isaac Newton was an influential scientists that changed the world in countless ways. Not only did he bring an entire revolution, he left an enduring mark of rich mathematical accomplishments that can still be seen in the year 2015. Isaac Newton himself once stated, “...there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in science”. Sir Isaac Newton had profound effects on the understanding of the universe and completely and utterly changed the vision of the modern age. Newton’s demographics illustrate his basic background that contributes greatly to his social life, …show more content…
According to the Julian calendar, most oftenly used during the mid 1600’s in England, Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642. The Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar (the most common used calendar internationally) do have some idiosyncrasies though, and his day of birth is commonly known as January 4th, 1643 according to the Gregorian calendar. Newton was born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England to Hannah Ayscough newton and Isaac Newton Senior. Isaac Newton Senior died three short months before his son was born. Newton was born into a farming family and both of his parents were uneducated. Isaac Newton died in his sleep on March 31, 1727, according to the Gregorian calendar. Sir Newton helped bring about the emergence of modern science in a way that altered the perspective that society had on the natural world with conflicting traits of religion and