1699 - 1709

Emanuel Swedenborg attended Uppsala University.

1710 - 1715

First journey abroad, to England and the Continent.

1716

First publications by Emanuel Swedenborg in the magazine Daedalus.

1716

Emanuel Swedenborg appointed Assessor in the Royal College of Mines.

1718

Ennoblement of Swedberg family with name changed to Swedenborg. Assumption by Emanuel Swedenborg of seat in House of Nobles of Swedish Diet.

1720

Publication of Emanuel Swedenborg’s first book, a philosophic work titled Principles of Chemistry.

1729 - 1734

Writing and publication of Emanuel Swedenborg's most important philosophical works in three volumes, titled Philosophical and Mineralogical Works.

1735 - 1744

Period of intensive study, writing, and publication on the nature of human existence, particularly as regards the concept of the soul.

1743 - 1744

First transcendent experiences, visions or dreams, in Holland and England.

1745

"Call" to become a revelator, London, England.

1747

Resignation from the Swedish Board of Mines to allow time for theological writing.

1747 - 1758

Writing and publication of the twelve-volume Arcana Coelestia, - Emanuel Swedenborg’s first major theological work.

1759 - 1761

Incidents of the Stockholm fire, the Dutch ambassador’s receipt, and the Queen’s secret illustrating Emanuel Swedenborg’s clairvoyance.

1768 - 1771

Heresy trial at Gothenburg, Sweden, involving state church accusations against Emanuel Swedenborg’s theology.

1771 - 1772

Publication of the two-volume True Christian Religion in Amsterdam, Holland, Emanuel Swedenborg’s last major theological work.

1772

Death in London, England, at age 84, on March 29.