Edinburgh in the Industrial Revolution

The atlas holds 3 people and 6 moments here, from 1766 to 1825. The most recorded lives are Adam Smith, Charles Darwin and Benjamin Franklin.

Notable people

1. Adam Smith

   from 1766 to 1790

   4 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. Charles Darwin

   in 1825

   1 moment here

   English naturalist, geologist, and biologist whose observations during the global voyage of HMS Beagle and subsequent research led to his theory of…

3. Benjamin Franklin

   in 1771

   1 moment here

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

Moments

1. 1766 Return to Kirkcaldy to write Adam Smith
2. 1771 Stay in Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
3. 1776 Kirkcaldy after publication Adam Smith
4. 1778 Move to Panmure House as Customs Commissioner Adam Smith
5. 1790 Death at Panmure House Adam Smith
6. 1825 Begins medical studies in Edinburgh Charles Darwin

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