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Famous Scholar Isaac Newton Was A Loner With No Friends And Never Laughed
One of the most well-known scholars in history was entirely devoted to his studies and very stunted as a person
In the history of humanity there are few scientists as revered and respected as Isaac Newton. Although the famous story of him discovering gravity by being hit on the head by a falling apple is a cute but almost certainly made up trope, his body of work was impressive and contributed greatly to the advancement of society. In addition to his devastating genius, he was also known to be a man with virtually no friends and a limited sense of humor that must have made him one of the loneliest people in the world.
Born in England in 1642, Newton lived a life of privilege despite his biological father, who was an illiterate farmer, dying before his first birthday. After his mother remarried to a wealthy clergyman, he received an extensive education for the time, showing an affinity for science and math. A smallish child, he was bullied at school and became so devoted to his studies that he retreated from human relationships and became a loner.
Withdrawing into himself included being distant from his mother and stepfather. They appear to have had a strained relationship, as evidenced by…
