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...
Date of birth:
- Jan 17, 1706
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- Apr 17, 1790
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- Ben Franklin
