Adam Smith vs Qianlong Emperor
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Compare the life timelines of Adam Smith (1723–1790) and Qianlong Emperor (1711–1799) 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
Qianlong Emperor (1711–1799)
- — Born in Beijing Verified
- — Ascended the Qing throne Verified
- — Conquered the Dzungar Khanate Verified
- — Incorporated Xinjiang into the Qing empire Verified
- — Commissioned the Siku Quanshu Verified
- — Elevated the official Heshen to great power Verified
- — Received the Macartney Embassy from Britain Verified
- — Abdicated in favor of his son the Jiaqing Emperor Verified
- — Died in the Forbidden City Verified