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  Franklin, Benjamin
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NameBenjamin Franklin
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
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Born January 17, 1706
DiedApril 17, 1790 (84 years)
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Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Jan 27, 2024 11:23pm
Tags English - Married - Freemason - Agnostic - Deist -
InfoDr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was an American printer, journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat, and inventor. One of the leaders of the American Revolution, he was well known also for his many quotations and his experiments with electricity. Franklin was a member of the Freemasons, corresponded with members of the Lunar Society and was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. In 1775, Franklin became the first United States Postmaster General.

Franklin's inventions include the Franklin stove, bifocals, the medical catheter, lightning rod, swimfins, and the odometer.

Benjamin Franklin was born on Milk Street in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706.

Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790 at the extremely advanced age (for that time) of 84, and was interred in Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

First Appeared on a United States Postage Stamp in 1847.
Vote totals for elections in which was nominated for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans (1900-1965): 1900-94.

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Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin  Purchase Ben 

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Jan 17, 2006 06:15pm General Celebrating Ben Franklin's 300th  Article Thomas Walker 

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FAMILY
Son William Franklin 1730-1813
Daughter Sarah Franklin Bache 1743-1808

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