Where was Isaac Newton buried?

billfay

He's buried at Westminster Abbey in London. Sep 23 00, 1:55 PM

--simone--

"Newton died in London on 31 March 1727, and was buried in Westminster Abbey." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issac_Newton#Later_life Mar 19 08, 7:32 PM

Arpeggionist

To be technical, Westminster Abbey is in Westminster, not in London proper. Isaac Newton is buried in the main sanctuary of the abbey, behind the altar. The closest grave to his is that of Charles Darwin, some 20 feet away. Mar 19 08, 9:29 PM

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