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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Basic timeline of Adam Smith

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This post is a basic timeline of economist Adam Smith (1723-1790). There are 12 events listed below chronologically. Source: Wikipedia

• 1723: Born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland
• 1737: Enrolls at University of Glasgow
• 1740: Begins postgraduate studies at Balliol College, Oxford
• 1748: Begins teaching at University of Edinburgh
• 1751: Becomes professor at University of Glasgow
• 1759: Publishes The Theory of Moral Sentiments
• 1764: Resigns from University of Glasgow
• 1764-1766: Tutor of Henry Scott, Duke of Buccleuch
• 1773: Elected fellow of the Royal Society
• 1776: Publishes The Wealth of Nations
• 1787: Becomes Lord Rector of University of Glasgow
• 1790: Died at age 67 in Edinburgh, Scotland