Death of David Hume
Hume died in Edinburgh, having established a lasting legacy in philosophy and historical writing.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
David Hume Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow David Hume through 43 dated historical records for Great Britain.
David Hume, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
43Distinct records
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1776–1779Years on this page
1776
My Own Life Autobiography
Hume wrote My Own Life, a short autobiographical account composed shortly before his death.
1779
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion Published
Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion appeared posthumously, presenting a dialogue on arguments for divine existence.
Records, sources and methodology
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