16th June 1723
Economist and philosopher Adam Smith is born
Adam Smith is remembered for the publication of his influential, multi-volume work, The Wealth of Nations. The work has led to him being considered by many the father of capitalism, or the father of economics. He died on 17 July 1790, aged 67.
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