17;s house and read or play with his machines. In all of his spare time he returned to inventing and building machines. Newton’s uncle and old schoolmaster saw that he was in the wrong trade and urged his mother to prepare him to attend the University (Westfall 17). In 1660 he returned to Grantham to finish grammar school and prepare for the university. In June of 1661 Newton entered Trinity College, Cambridge (Internet-groups). While at Cambridge Newton studied mathematics (Internet-newtonia). This is when Newton first started to delve into the many discoveries he would soon be making.
             Throughout Isaac Newton’s childhood and early adulthood he came in contact with many obstacles. Whether it was his mother leaving or his inability to socialize with his peers, Newton overcame the hardships that faced him. He was able to leave the family estate and trade behind in order to receive a better education. His intelligence is what separated him from everyone else. The ability he showed as a child was just the beginning.
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