Isaac Newton lived primarily at Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe-by- Colsterworth, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. This was his birthplace and family home where he spent much of his early life and returned during the Great Plague in 1665-1666, a period when he made some of his most important scientific discoveries. Later in life, Newton also lived in London, notably at 87 Jermyn Street, while serving as President of the Royal Society and Master of the Mint.
Early Life and Woolsthorpe Manor
- Newton was born at Woolsthorpe Manor on December 25, 1642 (Julian calendar) and baptized in the nearby parish church.
- He was raised there by his grandparents after his mother remarried and moved away.
- The manor is famous for the orchard with the apple tree that inspired Newton's law of universal gravitation.
- During the plague years, Newton retreated to this rural home and conducted groundbreaking experiments on light, calculus, and gravity.
Later Life in London
- Newton lived at 87 Jermyn Street in London from 1696 to 1709 during his time as Master of the Mint and President of the Royal Society.
- London was where Newton's scientific reputation flourished alongside his public duties.
Woolsthorpe Manor remains a significant historic site, now a museum preserving Newton's legacy.
