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Sir Isaac newton was knighted by Queen Anne during a visit to Trinity College in April, 1705. It seems that the knighting was politically motivated instead of being in recognition of his scientific work or for his work as Master of the Mint. For more information, please see the Related Link below.
The title of "Sir" refers to his knighthood, which was conferred for scientific achievement. ---- Many years ago my lecturer at University told me that Isaac Newton was knighted because of his invention of using stripes (reeding) on the rim of a coin to prevent coin-clipping (an act of shaving a small portion of a precious metal coin for profit), but this seems to be a myth. However, at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton it was stated that "It was his work at the Mint, rather than his earlier contributions to science, that earned him a knighthood from Queen Anne in 1705". But according to, Westfall 1993, p. 625 the act was "an honor bestowed not for his contributions to science, nor for his service at the Mint, but for the greater glory of party politics in the election of 1705" It seems that the season is open for a verdict! ----
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Which scientist published the Philosophaiea Naturalis Principia Mathematica?
Sir Isaac newton
How did Isaac Newton become a scientist?
Isaac Newton became a scientist because he was the first to correlate gravity with falling of an apple. He also propounded the law of motion
What was Newton's first name?
Born Isaac Newton, later to become Sir Isaac Newton.
What is the name of the scientist who gave us Newtons three laws of motion?
Albert Einstein
Who discovered the law of motion and the law of universal gravitation?
Sir Isaac Newton.
When did Sir Isaac Newton become a scientist?
he wanted to be the baddest scientist
Is Sir Isaac Newton an Australian scientist?
Sir Isaac Newton was not an Austalian scientist. Newton lived and died before Austalia was settled.
Who propose the laws of motion?
Sir Isaac newton, a British scientist, in 1687
Which scientist published the Philosophaiea Naturalis Principia Mathematica?
Sir Isaac newton
How did Isaac Newton become a scientist?
Isaac Newton became a scientist because he was the first to correlate gravity with falling of an apple. He also propounded the law of motion
What scientist was born on Christmas day 1642?
Sir Isaac Newton. A matter of gravity.
What is he first name of the scientist that the newton is named for?
Sir Isaac Newton
What is the first name of the scientist that the newton is named for?
Sir Isaac Newton
Who is the ultimate scientist?
Einstein or Sir Isaac Newton.
The scientist who discovered the laws of gravitation and inertia was?
I guess that would be Newton. Sir Isaac Newton exactly
Which scientist discovered the laws of gravity and inertia?
Sir Isaac Newton
Where did Sir Isaac Newton spend his life?
he was a scientist duuuh!!! he was a scientist duuuh!!!
