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    William Temple Franklin

    American diplomat

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  1. William Temple Franklin Jr, known as Temple Franklin, (February 22, 1760 – May 25, 1823) was an American diplomat and real estate speculator who is best known for his involvement with the American diplomatic mission in France during the American Revolutionary War. Beginning at the age of 16, he served as secretary to his grandfather Benjamin ...

  2. Learn about the life and achievements of William Temple Franklin, the illegitimate grandson of Benjamin Franklin, who served as his secretary during the American Revolution. Discover how he became a literary figure, a scientist, and a socialite in Europe.

  3. Apr 14, 2024 · TBA. May 11th. William Franklin did see his father Benjamin one final time in 1785 as he stopped in Britain on his way home from France, although there was no real attempt at a reconciliation of any kind. Benjamin Franklin remained businesslike, suggesting that his son give land that he owned in America to his son, William Temple Franklin ...

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  4. Apr 12, 2024 · Temple Franklin was Benjamin Franklin's grandson and secretary who accompanied him to France in 1776. The Apple TV+ series casts Noah Jupe as Temple, who is younger than the real historical figure.

  5. Apr 19, 2024 · Born in London on 22 February 1760 or 1762, William Temple Franklin was the grandson of US founding father Benjamin Franklin. More like this Temple was the illegitimate son of William Franklin, the Royal Governor of New Jersey during the American Revolution, who was himself the illegitimate (but acknowledged) son of Benjamin Franklin.

  6. Apr 11, 2024 · The show stars Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin and Noah Jupe as his grandson William Temple Franklin, who accompanied him to France in 1776. It dramatizes Franklin's diplomatic efforts to secure French support for the American Revolution and his relationship with his young protégé.

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