As a leader of the "scientific revolution," Isaac Newton was:
A)an affable,public figure who enjoyed London society.
B)a recluse who spent his time in Cambridge.
C)a public figure who gave open lectures at Oxford.
D)a recluse who spent his time at Oxford.
E)a public figure who took an active role in the scientific community of the Continent.

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Isaac Newton was known to be a reclusive figure who spent most of his time in Cambridge. He held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, where he conducted most of his scientific research and wrote his major works. While not completely isolated, he was not known for being a particularly social figure and preferred to focus on his work.

As a Leader of the "Scientific Revolution," Isaac Newton Was