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Adam Smith

Active
Started 1748

About

Scottish moral philosopher and political economist (1723–1790)

Quick Facts

Name
Adam Smith
Born
1723-06
Died
1790-07-17
Occupation
economist / non-fiction writer / philosopher / writer / university teacher / moralist / publisher / political economist
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain
Birthplace
Kirkcaldy

Relationships

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

3 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
1783Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Received
1767Fellow of the Royal Society Received
—Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Received

Notable Works

  • The Theory of Moral Sentimentsbook by Adam Smith
  • The Wealth of Nations1776 work on economics by Adam Smith

Education

  • University of Glasgow
  • Balliol College

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q9381 ↗
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