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Which of these positions did the astronomer and physicist Isaac Newton not hold?

  • Member of Parliament
  • Professor of Mathematics
  • Warden of the Royal Mint
  • Surveyor to the City of London
Explanation

Isaac Newton did not hold the position of Surveyor to the City of London. Newton is primarily known for his contributions to physics and astronomy, including the development of the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. He held various academic positions throughout his career, including Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. However, there is no record of him ever holding the position of Surveyor to the City of London.