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Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. He was raised by his mother alone. His mother was a widow
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Adam Smith is rumored to have been abducte by gypsies. He was released when his rescuers arrived.
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Adam Smith gets a scholarship for the university. He originally went to study math and natural and moral philosophy.
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Adam Smith attends Oxford on a scholarship. He gets the scholarship as a student of moral philosophy
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Adam Smith begins to teach public lectures. He speaks at the University of Edinburgh.
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Adam Smith meets David Hume. They become close friends.
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Adam begins to teach a formal class at Glasgow University. He teaches logic courses.
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Adam Smith published The Theory of Moral Sentiments. It contained some of his glasgow lectures.
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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.
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Adam tour France with the Duke. There he meets the French Philosopher, Voltaire.
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Adam is elected into the Royal Society of London. He is elected because of his achievement in Economics.
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Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations. It was an instant success!
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Adam is appointed as Commissoner of Customs in Scotland. He holds that position for five years.
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Adam Smith held the honorary position as Lord Rector of the University of Glasgow. He held the position for two years.
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Adam Smith died of natural causes in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is buried in Canongate Churchyard.
