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6 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. May 16, 2024, 2:13 AM ET (Smithsonian Magazine) Benjamin Franklin Was the Nation's First Newsman. Top Questions.
Humble Origins. Born on January 17, 1706, to a poor English chandler (a candle and soap maker) living in Boston, Franklin was the 15th of 17 children. Franklin left school at 10 and began an...
Oct 16, 2023 · Biography of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was an American printer, scientist, inventor, politician, diplomat, statesman, author, and one of the most colorful characters of the American Revolution. Early Life. Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1706 to Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger.
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.
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.
u. v. w. x. y. z. Benjamin Franklin © Franklin was a statesman, diplomat, writer, scientist and inventor, one of the most versatile and talented men in colonial America and a leading figure in...
Benjamin Franklin Franklin was not only the most famous American in the 18th century but also one of the most famous figures in the Western world of the 18th century; indeed, he is one of the most celebrated and influential Americans who has ever lived.
