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   5 days ago · April 17, 1790, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. (aged 84) Title / Office: Continental Congress (1775-1775), United States. Founder: American Philosophical Society. Awards And Honors: Hall of Fame (1900) Copley Medal (1753) Recent News. Apr. 13, 2024, 12:12 AM ET (USA Today)

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3. www.history.com › benjamin-franklinBenjamin Franklin - Biography, Inventions & Facts | HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · One of the leading figures of early American history, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat. Born into a Boston family of modest...

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   Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath, a leading writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher.

   • Education: Boston Latin School
   • Resting place: Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia

   • Political party: Independent
   • Succeeded by: Thomas Mifflin

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6. www.biography.com › benjamin-franklinBenjamin Franklin - Quotes, Inventions & Facts - Biography

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   Dec 10, 2020 · Scientist and Inventor. Inventions. Electricity. Slavery. Election to the Government. Stamp Act and Declaration of Independence. Life in Paris. Drafting the U.S. Constitution. Death....

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   Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston in what was known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was born on a small house on 17 Milk Street, across the street from the Old Meeting House. His father was Josiah Franklin, soap and candle maker. His mother was Abiah Folger, a home maker.

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9. www.britannica.com › summary › Benjamin-FranklinBenjamin Franklin as an inventor, scientist, and diplomat

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   Benjamin Franklin, (born Jan. 17, 1706, Boston, Mass.—died April 17, 1790, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.), American printer and publisher, author, scientist and inventor, and diplomat. He was apprenticed at age 12 to his brother, a local printer.

10. www.ushistory.org › franklin › biographyBiography of Benjamin Franklin - US History

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    Dr. Franklin is appointed Agent for Georgia. — Causes the "Farmer's Letters" to be republished in London. — His Opinion of them. — Chosen President of the American Philosopical Society. — Promotes the of Culture of Silk in Pennsylvania. — Encourages his Countrymen to adhere to their Non-importation Agreements. — Journey to France.