Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin Quotes

United States, Politician
January 17, 1706April, 17, 1790.

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705]– April 17, 1790) was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove.

Also known as Scientist, Inventor, Activist, Author

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