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Adam Smith was born on June 5 1723. He was born in Scotland. His dad was also named Adam Smith
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Adam Smith was taken by gypsies. Adamwas four at the time. He was released when others went to rescue him.
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adam Smith went to school here. It was one of the best secondary schools of it's time. He studied Latin, math, history, and writing.
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Adam Smith entered college when he was fourteen. Entered the University of Glasgow. Studied moral philosophy.
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In college, Smith had a passion for liberty, free speech and reason. He was awarded the snell exihbition. Left to study at Balloil College in Oxford.
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Smith left Oxford in 1746. He left before his scholarship ended. He might have suffered a nervous breakdown while there.
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Smith began giving lectures in 1746. He was giving his lectures at the University of Edinburgh. He was sponsored under the patronige of King Kames
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Smith met David Hume in 1750. Hume was ten years older than Smith. Both of their writings covered history, politics, philosophy, and economics.
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Smith began teaching in 1751. He mainly taught logic. He later taught moral philosophy.
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Smith released the Theory of Moral Sentiments in 1759. It contained several of his lectures. Hundreds of students left other schools to attend Glasgow because of the book.
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Smith was awarded the title doctor of laws. The title was basically forced upon him. He was working there for eleven years before he got it.
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Smith began tutoring the duke of Buccleuch in 1762. The duke was Charels Townshend's stepson. He was paid 300 euros a year.
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Smith met Quesnay in France. Quesnay died before The Wealth Of Nations was published. Smith was going to dedicate the book to him.
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Smith published The Wealth Of Nations in 1776. It was an instant success. The first edition was sold out in six months.
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Smith died on July 17, 1790. He died in Panmure House. He died from a painfull illness.
