1759 in science
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The year 1759 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1758 in science, other events of 1759, 1760 in science and the list of years in science.
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Botany
- Kew Gardens is founded by Augusta of Saxe-Coburg, the mother of George III
Transport
- James Brindley is engaged by the Duke of Bridgewater to construct a canal to transport coal to Manchester from the duke's mines at Worsley
Awards
Births
- December 2 - James Edward Smith, English botanist (died 1828)