Chronology of Newton and His Times, 1696 - 1699
1696, Jan, Newton solves “unsolvable” problem posed by Johann Bernoulli.
- Read & solved problem in 12 hours
- Europe’s mathematicians had failed to solve the problem during 6 months of consideration
1696, Newton (53) leaves Cambridge, forever, with the accumulation of 35 years of hard labor.
1699, Christmas Day, appointed Master of the Mint.