Edinburgh in the Enlightenment
The atlas holds 4 people and 23 moments here, from 1706 to 1790. The most recorded lives are David Hume, Adam Smith and Benjamin Franklin.
Notable people
Adam Smith
from 1723 to 1790
8 moments here
Scottish moral philosopher and political economist of the Scottish Enlightenment, author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and An Inquiry into the…
Benjamin Franklin
from 1759 to 1771
2 moments here
American printer, scientist, civic leader, colonial agent, revolutionary statesman, and diplomat.…
Daniel Defoe
from 1706 to 1708
2 moments here
English merchant, political writer, journalist, intelligence agent, and novelist. This chronology records documented physical presences from his…
David Hume
from 1711 to 1776
11 moments here
Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist. Hume’s documented movements include formative stays in Bristol and France; residences at…
Moments
- 1706 Secret mission to Edinburgh Daniel Defoe
- 1708 Government correspondence from Edinburgh Daniel Defoe
- 1711 Birth at Lawnmarket David Hume
- 1723 Baptism at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Adam Smith
- 1729 Burgh School education Adam Smith
- 1742 Publication of Essays in Edinburgh David Hume
- 1746 Return and convalescence in Kirkcaldy Adam Smith
- 1748 Public lectures in Edinburgh Adam Smith
- 1751 Residence at Riddles Court David Hume
- 1753 Move to Jack’s Land David Hume
- 1759 Visit to Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
- 1762 Move to James Court David Hume
- 1766 Return to Kirkcaldy to write Adam Smith
- 1766 Letter from Edinburgh David Hume
- 1769 Return to Edinburgh David Hume
- 1771 Stay in Edinburgh Benjamin Franklin
- 1771 Letter from St Andrew Square David Hume
- 1776 Kirkcaldy after publication Adam Smith
- 1776 Return from Bath to Edinburgh David Hume
- 1776 Death at St Andrew Square David Hume
- 1776 Final letter from Edinburgh David Hume
- 1778 Move to Panmure House as Customs Commissioner Adam Smith
- 1790 Death at Panmure House Adam Smith