Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Adam Smith Grave
Are Deposited
The Remains of
ADAM SMITH
Author
of the
"Theory of Moral Sentiments"
And
"Wealth of Nations;"
&
He was born 5th June, 1723.
And he died 17th July, 1790.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1723.
Location. 55° 57.094′ N, 3° 10.795′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker can be reached from Royal Mile. Located in Canongate Kirk Cemetery. To reach the grave take a left at the front of the church and head straight to the left corner. It is located in the left front of the cemetery if you are facing the front entrance of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 8BN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nelson Monument (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Portugese Cannon (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Calton Hill (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dugald Stewart Monument (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); In Memory of Scottish-American Soldiers (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); North Bridge (approx. half a kilometer away); King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away); Spire of this Church (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
Also see . . . Adam Smith. Find a Grave website entry (Submitted on July 23, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.)
Additional keywords. economics, economists
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