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Occupation: Economist and Philosopher.

Born: He was baptized June 16, 1723 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland.

Died: July 17, 1790 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Best known for: Developing the theory of the free market system and writing The Wealth of Nations.

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Adam smith was an Author, Philosopher, Professor, Economist.

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He attended the Burgh school of Kirkcaldy. Smith's father had shown a strong interest in Christianity and belonged to the moderate wing of the Church of Scotland.

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Adam Smith has become famous by his influential book The Wealth of Nations (1776).

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Adam Smith FRSA was a Scottish economist, philosopher, and author. He was well known for being a moral philosopher, a pioneer of political economy, and was a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment era.