Isaac Newton’s first public position was Warden of the Royal Mint, which he was appointed to in spring 1696. He moved to London where he lived with his niece, Catherine Barton, who happened to be the mistress of high-ranking Lord Halifax. He shamelessly used his niece’s extramarital activities to get ahead. Thanks to his well-connected niece, Newton was promoted in just three years to head of the whole operation, Master of the Mint, and he held the office until his death.
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