Trinity College, Cambridge – statue of Isaac Newton
The College was founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII and is today the largest, wealthiest and by far the most distinguished college of Cambridge University. In founding Trinity, Henry VIII forced the amalgamation of two small colleges, Michaelhouse and King’s Hall which had already existed on the site for two centuries. The oldest of the college buildings date to the 14th century but many new buildings have been added over the centuries. The Wren Library is much admired not only for its architecture but also for its outstanding collection of rare manuscripts, books and papers. The Great Gate with the statue of Henry VIII and the enormous Great Court are other important features of the college. Its academic and intellectual distinction places it foremost among Cambridge colleges. It has provided 32 Nobel Laureates to the Cambridge University total of 85. Isaac Newton was born in 1643 and entered Trinity College in 1661. He is considered the greatest scientist of all time and his “Principia Mathematica” the greatest scientific His principal achievements are the classical laws of motion the theory of gravity, planetary motion, the nature of light, the calculus and numerous other principles of mathematics. He held the Lucasian Chair of Mathematics at Cambridge University and later the position of Master of the Mint in London. This statue is found in the Ante-Chapel of Trinity Chapel. The picture was drawn by F Mackenzie and engraved by J Le Keux
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Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
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