1790 (AD 1790) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1790 (AD 1790) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1790 (AD 1790) (2)

Adam Smith (Died: 1790-07-17) — Scottish philosopher and economist, considered the father of modern capitalism.
Benjamin Franklin (Died: 1790-04-17) — American polymath, Founding Father, and inventor who shaped the US through science and statecraft.