1797 in science
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The year 1797 in science and technology involved some significant events.
[edit] Awards
- Copley Medal: Not awarded
[edit] Births
- January 14 - Wilhelm Beer, astronomer (died 1850)
- November 14 - Charles Lyell, geologist (died 1875)
[edit] Deaths
- March 26 - James Hutton, geologist (born 1726)
