Adam Smith
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Adam Smith
Summary
Adam Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kirkcaldy[2]. He was born on June 5, 1723[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on July 17, 1790[5]. He worked as an economist[6], non-fiction writer[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Adam Smith's place of birth was Kirkcaldy[2].
- Adam Smith died in Edinburgh[4].
- Adam Smith was born on June 5, 1723[3].
- Adam Smith was born on June 1723[12].
- Adam Smith died on July 17, 1790[5].
- Adam Smith is buried at Canongate Kirkyard[13].
- Adam Smith's father was Adam Smith[14].
- Adam Smith's mother was Margaret Douglas[15].
- Adam Smith held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
- Adam Smith worked as an economist[6].
- Adam Smith's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
- Adam Smith worked as a philosopher[8].
- Adam Smith's professions included writer[9].
- Adam Smith worked as a university teacher[10].
- Adam Smith worked as a French moralist[17].
- Adam Smith's field of work was economics[18].
- Adam Smith's field of work was ethics[19].
- Adam Smith's field of work was political philosophy[20].
- Adam Smith's field of work was economic theory[21].
- Adam Smith's field of work was economic liberalism[22].
- Adam Smith's field of work was philosophy[23].
- Among Adam Smith's employers was University of Edinburgh[24].
- Adam Smith was employed by University of Glasgow[25].
- Adam Smith's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[26].
- Adam Smith's education included a stint at Balliol College[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Adam Smith was born in Kirkcaldy[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 5, 1723[3] and June 1723[12]. His father was he[14]. His mother was Margaret Douglas[15].
Education
Educated at University of Glasgow[26], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and Balliol College[27], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. Adam Smith's doctoral advisor was Francis Hutcheson[36]. He earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], non-fiction writer[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], university teacher[10], and French moralist[17]. Fields of work include economics[18], an academic discipline[38]; ethics[19], a branch of philosophy[39]; political philosophy[20], a branch of philosophy[40]; economic theory[21]; economic liberalism[22], an economic ideology[41]; and philosophy[23], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[24], a public university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1583[45], headquartered in Edinburgh[46] and University of Glasgow[25], a public research university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1451[49], headquartered in Glasgow[50].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Theory of Moral Sentiments[51], a written work[52] and The Wealth of Nations[53]. Things named for Adam Smith include Adam Smith Prize[54], 12838 Adamsmith[55], and Adam Smith Award[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[57], a fellowship award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[60], a fellowship award[61], in United Kingdom[62]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[63], a fellowship award[64], in United Kingdom[65].
Personal Life
Adam Smith's religion is recorded as deism[66].
Death and Burial
Adam Smith died on July 17, 1790[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Canongate Kirkyard[13].
Why It Matters
Adam Smith has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi[68], a philosopher[69], 1743–1819[70], of Kingdom of Bavaria[71], specialised in philosophy[72]; Thomas Sowell[73], an economist[74], b. 1930[75], of United States[76], awarded the National Humanities Medal[77], specialised in economics[78]; Juan Bautista Alberdi[79], a writer[80], 1810–1884[81], of Argentina[82], specialised in politics[83]; Friedrich Engels[84], an economist[85], 1820–1895[86], of Kingdom of Prussia[87], specialised in philosophy[88]; fiscal conservatism[89], a political ideology[90]; and Charles Koch[91], a businessperson[92], b. 1935[93], of United States[94], awarded the Giuseppe Motta Medal[95].
Works attributed to him include The Wealth of Nations[96] and The Theory of Moral Sentiments[97]. Entities named for him include Adam Smith Prize[54], 12838 Adamsmith[55], and Adam Smith Award[56].
FAQs
Where was Adam Smith born?
Adam Smith's place of birth was Kirkcaldy[2].
Where did Adam Smith die?
Adam Smith passed away in Edinburgh[4].
Who were Adam Smith's parents?
Adam Smith's father was Adam Smith[14]. Adam Smith's mother was Margaret Douglas[15].
What did Adam Smith do for work?
Adam Smith worked as economist[6], non-fiction writer[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Adam Smith go to school?
Adam Smith was educated at University of Glasgow[26] and Balliol College[27].
What awards did Adam Smith receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[57], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[60], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[63].
Who did Adam Smith influence?
Adam Smith has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi[68], Thomas Sowell[73], Juan Bautista Alberdi[79], and Friedrich Engels[84].