Who succeeded Isaac Barrow as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics?
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Isaac Newton was the successor to Isaac Barrow as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. This position was considered one of the most prestigious in the world at the time, and Newton held it for over 30 years. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, physics, and astronomy.
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