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Adam Smith is born!!
Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He was raised by his mother alone. His mother was a widow -
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The Life of Adam Smith
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Adam Smith is abducted by gypsies
Adam Smith is rumored to have been abducte by gypsies. He was released when his rescuers arrived. -
Adam Smith attends the University of Glasgow
Adam Smith gets a scholarship for the university. He originally went to study math and natural and moral philosophy. -
Adam Smith attends Oxford University
Adam Smith attends Oxford on a scholarship. He gets the scholarship as a student of moral philosophy -
Adam Smith's Teaching Career Begins
Adam Smith begins to teach public lectures. He speaks at the University of Edinburgh. -
Adam meets David Hume
Adam Smith meets David Hume. They become close friends. -
Adam earns a professorship
Adam begins to teach a formal class at Glasgow University. He teaches logic courses. -
Adam Publishes a Book
Adam Smith published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. It contained some of his glasgow lectures. -
Adam Smith Begins Tutoring
After the publication of The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Adam was given the title "Doctor of Law." He was asked to tutor Henry Scott the young Duke of Buccleuch. -
Adam tours France with the Duke
Adam tour France with the Duke. There he meets the French Philosopher, Voltaire. -
Adam is apart of the Royal Society of London
Adam is elected into the Royal Society of London. He is elected because of his achievement in Economics. -
The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations. It was an instant success! -
Commissioner of Customs
Adam is appointed as Commissoner of Customs in Scotland. He holds that position for five years. -
Honorary Position
Adam Smith held the honorary position as Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow. He held the position for two years. -
Adam Smith Passed Away
Adam Smith died of natural causes in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is buried in Canongate Churchyard.
