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This post is a basic timeline of philosopher David Hume (1711-1776). There are 10 events listed below chronologically. Source: Wikipedia
- 1711: Born in Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1723: Enrolls at University of Edinburgh
- 1734: Becomes a merchant's assistant in La Fleche, France
- 1739: Publishes A Treatise of Human Nature
- 1748: Publishes An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding
- 1751: Becomes a librarian at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh
- 1751: Publishes An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
- 1754: Publishes The History of England
- 1763: Moves to Paris, France to be secretary for the British embassy
- 1776: Died at age 65 in Edinburgh, Scotland
