In 1691 Gregory, as indicated in the above quote, was elected Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford. Newton was a major influence in his appointment but another factor was that his greatest rival for the post was Flamsteed and he was considered not to be suitable since he was not a religious man.
Sa 1691 Gregory, na ipinababatid sa quote sa itaas, ay elected Savilian Professor ng Astronomy sa Oxford. Newton ay isang malaking impluwensiya sa kanyang appointment ngunit iba pang kadahilanan ay na ang kanyang pinakamataas na magkatunggali para sa paskil ay Flamsteed at siya ay itinuturing na hindi na maging angkop dahil siya ay hindi isang relihiyosong tao.