Scientists in Edinburgh

The atlas holds 5 people and 15 moments here, from 1723 to 1993. The most recorded lives are Adam Smith, Helen Keller and Benjamin Franklin.

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. Helen Keller

   from 1930 to 1933

   3 moments here

   Helen Adams Keller was an American deafblind author, lecturer, disability-rights advocate, and political activist.…

3. Benjamin Franklin

   from 1759 to 1771

   2 moments here

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

4. 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…

5. Wangarĩ Maathai

   in 1993

   1 moment here

   Kenyan environmentalist, democracy activist, academic, founder of the Green Belt Movement, parliamentarian, and the first African woman awarded the…

Moments

1. 1723 Baptism at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Adam Smith
2. 1729 Burgh School education Adam Smith
3. 1746 Return and convalescence in Kirkcaldy Adam Smith
4. 1748 Public lectures in Edinburgh Adam Smith
5. 1759 Visit to Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
6. 1766 Return to Kirkcaldy to write Adam Smith
7. 1771 Stay in Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
8. 1776 Kirkcaldy after publication Adam Smith
9. 1778 Move to Panmure House as Customs Commissioner Adam Smith
10. 1790 Death at Panmure House Adam Smith
11. 1825 Begins medical studies in Edinburgh Charles Darwin
12. 1930 First overseas tour: Scotland Helen Keller
13. 1932 Third trip abroad: Scotland Helen Keller
14. 1933 Return to Scotland Helen Keller
15. 1993 Edinburgh Medal visit Wangarĩ Maathai

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