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, a Scottish economist and philosopher, was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The exact date of his birth is unknown, however, he was baptized on June 5, 1723. was the son of , the comptroller of the customs at Kirkcaldy, and of Margaret Douglas. He was the only child of the married couple. His father died a few months before he was born. H ...

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... youth. Smith had a profound passion for books and had an extraordinary memory. He was described as being “[uncommonly to a] degree friendly and generous.” He was habitual in that he spoke to himself whenever he found himself without company, which was frequent. After his attendance of the grammar school Smith entered the University of Glasgow in 1737 and became a student of moral philosophy. He then transferred to Balliol College, Oxford, three years later. He continued to attend the col ...