Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia
WEBBenjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] [Note 1] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath: a leading writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. [1]
Benjamin Franklin ‑ Biography, Inventions & Facts - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Benjamin Franklin (1706‑1790) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, a Founding Father and a leading figure of early American history.
Benjamin Franklin - Quotes, Inventions & Facts - Biography
WEBDec 10, 2020 · Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father and a polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, freemason and diplomat. Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of...
Benjamin Franklin as an inventor, scientist, and diplomat
WEBBenjamin 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.
11 Surprising Facts About Benjamin Franklin - HISTORY
WEBJan 15, 2016 · 11 Surprising Facts About Benjamin Franklin. The United States’ original Renaissance man created some unusual inventions—and was a passionate swimmer. By: Evan Andrews.
Benjamin Franklin's Famous Quotes - The Franklin Institute
WEBBenjamin Franklin's Famous Quotes. “Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults.”. - Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1756. “He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.”. - Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1739.
Benjamin Franklin - Legacy & Fame, Inventor, Diplomat, Statesman
WEBJul 22, 2024 · 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 …
Benjamin Franklin Was the Nation’s First Newsman
WEBBorn to a Boston candlemaker who had emigrated from Ecton, England, Franklin became an American printer of national significance: the editor and publisher, at 23, of what became his...
BBC - History - Benjamin Franklin
WEBRead the biography of Benjamin Franklin the American revolutionary, diplomat and inventor. What did he prove with his kite experiment?
Biography of Benjamin Franklin - US History
WEB— Franklin assists in preparing for the Defence of Pennsylvania, as a Member of the Committee of Safety. — Drafts a Plan of Confederation. — His Services in Congress.