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1774 in science

The year 1774 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1773 in science, other events of 1774, 1775 in science and the list of years in science.

Table of contents

1 Awards 2 Births 3 Deaths

Awards

• Copley Medal: Not awarded

Births

• April 28 - Francis Baily, astronomer (died 1844)
• August 18 - Meriwether Lewis, explorer (died 1809)

Deaths

• February 4 - Charles Marie de La Condamine, French geographer (born 1701)

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