Adam Smith vs Benjamin Franklin
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Compare the life timelines of Adam Smith (1723–1790) and Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 67 years, from 1723 to 1790.
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Adam Smith (1723–1790)
- — Born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland Verified
- — Appointed professor at the University of Glasgow
- — Published The Theory of Moral Sentiments Verified
- — Published The Wealth of Nations Verified
- — Appointed commissioner of customs in Edinburgh
- — Died in Edinburgh, Scotland Verified
Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
- — Born in Boston, Massachusetts Verified
- — Began publishing Poor Richard's Almanack
- — Conducted the kite experiment on electricity Verified
- — Helped draft and adopt the Declaration of Independence Verified
- — Appointed American minister to France
- — Died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Verified