This post is a basic timeline of economist Adam Smith (1723-1790). There are 12 events listed below chronologically. Source: Wikipedia
- 1723: Born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland
- 1737: Enrolls at University of Glasgow
- 1740: Begins postgraduate studies at Balliol College, Oxford
- 1748: Begins teaching at University of Edinburgh
- 1751: Becomes professor at University of Glasgow
- 1759: Publishes The Theory of Moral Sentiments
- 1764: Resigns from University of Glasgow
- 1764-1766: Tutor of Henry Scott, Duke of Buccleuch
- 1773: Elected fellow of the Royal Society
- 1776: Publishes The Wealth of Nations
- 1787: Becomes Lord Rector of University of Glasgow
- 1790: Died at age 67 in Edinburgh, Scotland
