1797 in science
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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)