Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) was an inventor, publisher. scientist, and statesman, who is known as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was a major figure in the Enlightenment, known as a printer, satirist, political theorist, civic activist, and a diplomat, famous for his theories of electricity. He founded the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania.
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Date of birth:
- Jan 17, 1706
Date of death:
- Apr 17, 1790 (age 84 years)
Profession:
- Politician ,
- Scientist ,
- Writer ,
- Inventor ,
- Printer ,
- Librarian ,
- Political activist ,
- Statesman ,
- Diplomat ,
- Author
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Also known as:
- Ben Franklin
