1755 in science
The year 1755 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1754 in science, other events of 1755, 1756 in science and the list of years in science.
Geology
- November 1 - An earthquake in Lisbon kills 30,000 inhabitants
Chemistry
- Joseph Black discovers carbon dioxide and magnesium
Awards
- Copley Medal: John Huxham
Births
- April 11 - James Parkinson, surgeon (died 1824)
- Fausto D'Elhuyar, Spanish chemist (died 1833)
Deaths
- February - Pehr Löfling, Swedish botanist, pupil of Linnaeus (born 1729)
- May 20 - Johann Georg Gmelin, botanist, natural historian and geographer (born 1709)