Dwelling-places, Portraits, and Medallic Illustrations of Newton

Abstract

THE particulars concerning the birth and upbringing of Newton, as well as his domiciliary situation and circumstances while at Cambridge, are so well known that they need no further narration. But his eventful and full life in London, in east and west, covering a period of thirty years, and when in the zenith of fame, may perhaps receive some attention. It suffices, as a preliminary, to recall that, in 1701, Newton resigned the Lucasian chair at Cambridge. He had earlier (1696) been appointed Warden of the Mint, and later (1699) Master.