Benjamin Franklin
By: Reed and Easton
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inventions
inventions
As a scientist Benjamin Franklin invented many things like the first map of the Gulf stream current, walking stick for George Washington, new musical instruments, the lightning rod, bifocals, glass harmonica and the Franklin stove. Franklin also invented the library, the electricity experiment, the fire department and also the kite experiment.
family
family
As well as a founding father Benjamin Franklin was also a family man with a wife and three kids. His wife's name was Deborah. His kids names were William, Francis, and Sarah. His son William was actually loyal to the king and he moved to England after the war. His daughter Sarah went on to marry and many kids. Finally no much is known about his son Francis.
accomplishments
accomplishments
As well as a founding father Benjamin Franklin was also a family man with a wife and three kids. His wife's name was Deborah. His kids names were William, Francis, and Sarah. His son William was actually loyal to the king and he moved to England after the war. His daughter Sarah went on to marry and many kids. Finally no much is known about his son Francis.
There is a bridge called the "Franklin bridge" in philadelphia and it was invented in january 1992.
Benjamin Franklin was one of the biggest founding fathers known, and he was in office through 1762 - 1764 and 1751 - 1757
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where he was born
where he was born
He was born on Milk Street, Boston, MA
fun fact
fun fact
He was around 70 years old when he sign the declaration of independence.
Primary Source: https://www.loc.gov/
10 FUN FACTS!
Benjamin Franklin moved to philly in 1723, then moved again to london britain.
Franklin was crowned a genius by immanuel Kant.
2 decades before the revolutionary war Franklin was the most famous american.
Once Benjamin turned 81 years old he was the conventions oldest delegate.
Benjamin Franklin was published by both the american philosophical society and yale university.
One of the biggest founding fathers in united states history.
Benjamin invented many things that we still use today!
He also signed the declaration of independence.
Franklin discovered electricity on june 1752.
Benjamin franklin died on april 17th 1790 with a loving wife and 3 kids.
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