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Baptism
He was baptized June 5. He was baptized as a baby. -
Birth
He was born at Kirkcaldy, Scotland. His father died before his birth. -
Kidnapped
Smith briefly kidnapped by gypsies. It is unsure of the exact datee. -
Attends College - first time
Smith Attended Glasgow University. He made a reputation for himself there. -
Attends College- second time
He later attended Oxford University. He experienced major lows there. -
Starts Lectures
Adam Smith began giving a series of public lectures. He mostly gave them at the University of Edinburgh. -
Met Hume
He met and became lifelong friends with David Hume. He was a
Scottish philosopher and economist . -
Becomes a Professor
He elected a professor at Glasgow University. He taught there for many years. -
Published book
He spent years writing. Smith then published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. -
Traveled to France
He traveled to France in 1763. He met many "thinkers" there. -
Smith is a Tutor
He became a tutor to the duke of Buccleuch. The duke was very young. -
Returns home
Smith returns to his birthplace in Kirkcaldy. There he lived with his Mother. -
Moves to Edinburgh
He moved with his mother to Edinburgh. There he accepts an appointment as Commissioner of Customs for Scotland. -
Named Rector
After his hard work he was awarded. Smith was named rector of the University of Glasgow. -
Smith's Death
Smith was 67 years old when he died. The cause is stil unsure.
