Isaac Newton
History
Born 25 December 1642, Isaac Newton would become one of the renown scientists of all times. He was born 3 months after the death of his father. At the age of 3 his mother remarried, leaving him to be raised by his maternal grandmother. After the death of her second husband, his mother returned and attempted to turn the now grown Isaac Newton into a farmer.
Accepted to the The Kings School, Newton would make great strides in mathematics and physics. By the time he graduated he had a formalized solution for generalized binomial theorem, established the foundations of what would become calculus, formulated basic properties of optics, and the development of the Law of Gravitation.
Newton's genius was widely recognized during his life. So much so he received special dispensation from the King to hold the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, a position which normally required he be an ordained Anglican priest. Newton's views on religion differed widely from accepted doctrine, and he could not reconcile accepting becoming ordained for the sake of the Professorship. The King accepted his argument, and the dispensation was granted.
Newton would go on to further extend his theory of gravity to celestial mechanics. He stated the Three Laws of Mechanics and established the basis of cubics in analytic geometry. As a reward for his service, Newton was made Master of the Royal Mint, a position which required little work and a steady paycheck. However, Newton took the appointment seriously and gave up scientific exploration in exchange on changing the English coining standards and stopping forgers. Like many of his endeavors, he was successful. In 1717 Newton managed the transfer of the English economy from a silver to a gold standard. For his efforts, Newton would become the second scientist granted knighthood.
Newton died in his sleep on 27 March 1727.
Accepted to the The Kings School, Newton would make great strides in mathematics and physics. By the time he graduated he had a formalized solution for generalized binomial theorem, established the foundations of what would become calculus, formulated basic properties of optics, and the development of the Law of Gravitation.
Newton's genius was widely recognized during his life. So much so he received special dispensation from the King to hold the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, a position which normally required he be an ordained Anglican priest. Newton's views on religion differed widely from accepted doctrine, and he could not reconcile accepting becoming ordained for the sake of the Professorship. The King accepted his argument, and the dispensation was granted.
Newton would go on to further extend his theory of gravity to celestial mechanics. He stated the Three Laws of Mechanics and established the basis of cubics in analytic geometry. As a reward for his service, Newton was made Master of the Royal Mint, a position which required little work and a steady paycheck. However, Newton took the appointment seriously and gave up scientific exploration in exchange on changing the English coining standards and stopping forgers. Like many of his endeavors, he was successful. In 1717 Newton managed the transfer of the English economy from a silver to a gold standard. For his efforts, Newton would become the second scientist granted knighthood.
Newton died in his sleep on 27 March 1727.
Game Stats
Isaac Newton is the most popular leader in the game. His ability to increase science is seen as a critical skill by players. However, he also has an exactly 50% chance of coming the top 2 or coming in the bottom 2 positions.Opinions
Another leader whose strength may be slightly overrated? My opinion of Newton is he is not as successful as another Age II leader: Robespierre. Overall, I believe the two will bring the same "gains" in science, but Robespierre (and his new government) will yield more civil actions than Newton in the long run. Furthermore, Robespierre will increase military actions.
The key to Robespierre's use lies in timing of government changes. Manage a single change of government, and make it during Age II when Robespierre is in play. This saves science and gains increased actions. Statistically, there is a slight advantage to Newton coming first, but the overall gains of coming 1st or 2nd goes to Robespierre.
The key to Robespierre's use lies in timing of government changes. Manage a single change of government, and make it during Age II when Robespierre is in play. This saves science and gains increased actions. Statistically, there is a slight advantage to Newton coming first, but the overall gains of coming 1st or 2nd goes to Robespierre.
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