Mathematicians who died on March 31

Take a focused look at the mathematicians who passed away on March 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1727 Isaac Newton

  Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. He is best known for formulating the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation, laying the foundation for classical mechanics. [bio]