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adam smith born
Adam Smith was born on June 5 1723. He was born in Scotland. His dad was also named Adam Smith -
kidnapped
Adam Smith was taken by gypsies. Adamwas four at the time. He was released when others went to rescue him. -
Burgh School of Kirkcaldy
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. -
college
Adam Smith entered college when he was fourteen. Entered the University of Glasgow. Studied moral philosophy. -
snell exihbition
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. -
leaving oxford
Smith left Oxford in 1746. He left before his scholarship ended. He might have suffered a nervous breakdown while there. -
lectures
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 -
David Hume
Smith met David Hume in 1750. Hume was ten years older than Smith. Both of their writings covered history, politics, philosophy, and economics. -
teaching
Smith began teaching in 1751. He mainly taught logic. He later taught moral philosophy. -
theory of moral sentiments
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. -
doctor of laws
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. -
tutoring
Smith began tutoring the duke of Buccleuch in 1762. The duke was Charels Townshend's stepson. He was paid 300 euros a year. -
francois quesnay
Smith met Quesnay in France. Quesnay died before The Wealth Of Nations was published. Smith was going to dedicate the book to him. -
the wealth of nations
Smith published The Wealth Of Nations in 1776. It was an instant success. The first edition was sold out in six months. -
death
Smith died on July 17, 1790. He died in Panmure House. He died from a painfull illness.
