Edinburgh in the Enlightenment

The atlas holds 3 people and 12 moments here, from 1706 to 1790. The most recorded lives are Adam Smith, Benjamin Franklin and Daniel Defoe.

Notable people

1. Adam Smith

   from 1723 to 1790

   8 moments here

   Scottish moral philosopher and political economist of the Scottish Enlightenment, author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the…

2. Benjamin Franklin

   from 1759 to 1771

   2 moments here

   American printer, scientist, civic leader, colonial agent, revolutionary statesman, and diplomat.…

3. Daniel Defoe

   from 1706 to 1708

   2 moments here

   English merchant, political writer, journalist, intelligence agent, and novelist. This chronology records documented physical presences from his…

Moments

1. 1706 Secret mission to Edinburgh Daniel Defoe
2. 1708 Government correspondence from Edinburgh Daniel Defoe
3. 1723 Baptism at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Adam Smith
4. 1729 Burgh School education Adam Smith
5. 1746 Return and convalescence in Kirkcaldy Adam Smith
6. 1748 Public lectures in Edinburgh Adam Smith
7. 1759 Visit to Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
8. 1766 Return to Kirkcaldy to write Adam Smith
9. 1771 Stay in Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
10. 1776 Kirkcaldy after publication Adam Smith
11. 1778 Move to Panmure House as Customs Commissioner Adam Smith
12. 1790 Death at Panmure House Adam Smith

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