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Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton, oil on canvas by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1702; in the National Portrait Gallery, London. Newton's discoveries in physics and mathematics revolutionized science.
Before attending the University of Cambridge, Isaac Newton attended the grammar school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. Specifically, he attended the King's School in that town.123
His education at the school was interrupted when his mother attempted to have him manage her property, but he was eventually sent back to Grantham to prepare for university. During his time there, he gained a command of Latin and became known for his mechanical aptitude, including building models of clocks and windmills.2