1726 in science

The year 1726 in science and technology included many events, some of which are included below.

See also: 1725 in science, other events of 1726, 1727 in science, list of years in science

Births

• James Hutton, Scottish geologist (died 1797)

Deaths

• Guillaume Delisle, French scientist, one of the founders of modern geography (born 1675)