1740 in science
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The year 1740 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1739 in science, other events of 1740, 1741 in science and the list of years in science.

Awards

• Copley Medal: Alexander Stuart

Births

• August 26 - Joseph Michel Montgolfier, pioneer balloonist (died 1810)

Deaths

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