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It is difficult to provide an answer that does not sound tongue in cheek, but it is probably more true to say discovered first, and then developed, bringing into being a huge potential for mathematical advancement and the advances in science and engineering that became possible as a result.

There is still some historical debate as to the discoverer, but it is generally accepted (especially in England) that Newton discovered and developed the idea but did not publish. When Leibnitz then came up with a similar principle that was probably better organised and recognisable in our modern version of calculus, Newton announced his work and claimed the recognition that they both probably deserved.

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A form of mathematics developed by Isaac Newton?

Calculus is a form of mathematics developed by Isaac Newton.


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