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.

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

• Copley Medal: John Smeaton

Births

• December 2 - James Edward Smith, English botanist (died 1828)

Deaths