1797 in science - Definition and Overview

The year 1797 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1796 in science, other events of 1797, 1798 in science and the list of years in science.

Awards

• Copley Medal: Not awarded

Births

• January 14 - Wilhelm Beer, astronomer (died 1850)
• November 14 - Charles Lyell, geologist (died 1875)

Deaths

• March 26 - James Hutton, geologist (born 1726)