Isaac Newton was born prematurely and small but survived despite low odds. He grew up on a farm but was able to attend Trinity College in Cambridge through his uncle. Newton became a professor of mathematics at age 26 and was passionate about religion, writing more on religious subjects than science. He defended the rights of the University of Cambridge and was elected to Parliament, though he was not very active in debates. During this time, Newton continued private work in chemistry and studies of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.

1. The life of Isaac Newton
By Marc Bayó i Camps
&
Ariel Núñez i Verdezoto

2. Curiosities
-His birth was premature, which is not believed to
survive, especially because it was extremely small at birth.
- Newton's father was named Isaac, who died three months
before the child was born.
-Newton's mother strongly desired that the 17 year old
farmer became as it was the main activity of the family. It
was through his uncle who could enter Trinity College in
Cambridge.
- At the age of 26 years Newton became professor of
mathematics.

3. Isaac Newton liked to draw, while the walls and ceiling of his
room were colored.
-Newton was so passionate about the Scriptures that he
wrote more about religion than science and mathematics. He
predicted the return of Jews to Israel. He was also passionate
about finding the hidden meanings of the Holy Bible.

4. Curiosities
In 1687, Newton defended the rights of the University of
Cambridge against King James II and, like tangible results that
demonstrated the efficacy of this time, he was elected to
Parliament in 1689, when the king was overthrown and forced
into exile. He kept his seat in Parliament for several years
without showing itself, however, very active in the debates.

5. During this time he continued his work in chemistry, which
revealed very competent, though not published discoveries on
the subject. It was also dedicated to the study of hydrostatics
and hydrodynamics.