At what age did Newton encounter mathematics

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Isaac Newton encountered mathematics during his mid to late teenage years, contrary to the belief that he mastered advanced mathematics at a very young age. Sources indicate that he learned trigonometry in college and did not read Euclid's Elements until after 1663. His enthusiasm for mathematics was significantly influenced by mathematicians like John Wallis. This discussion clarifies the timeline of Newton's mathematical education and challenges common misconceptions about his early mastery of the subject.

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At what age did Newton encounter and fell in loved with mathematics? I was really surprised when some sources said that he learned trigonometry during his college years and that he didn't really read Euclid's elements until after 1663.(http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Biographies/Newton.html) I would think a genius like Newton would have encountered and study mathematics early on in life,like mastering the most advanced math of his time by like 8 or 9 years old. Especially since he created the differential party of calculus a few years later. I am unable to check out a book on Newton's biography , so could someone in PF who possesses more knowledge than I enlighten me on when NEwton became greatly interested in mathematics?
 
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anyone not understand my question or does anybody not know at exactly what year was Newton introduced to mathematics?
 
Well, I know he didn't like Euclid much, but in his mid/late teens, I believe his enthusiasm for maths was fired by mathematicians like Wallis.
 

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