Benjamin Franklin

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...

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  • Jan 17, 1706

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  • Apr 17, 1790

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  • Ben Franklin

Benjamin Franklin Quotes

  • “ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

  • “ Time is money.

  • “ Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man happy wealthy and wise.

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  • 1753

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