6. Isaac Newton
Contributions: Root of a Function, Generalized Binomial Theorem, The Principia, Cubicle Curves, Theory of Finite Differences
Titles/Awards: Lucasian Professor of Mathematics
Newton has been credited for a lot of things though most of his work has been due to his study and passion in the field of mathematics.
The greatest mathematicians are yet to come. Let’s continue this list of 11 greatest mathematicians of all time.