Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
ISBN-10
1720412200
ISBN-13
9781720412205
Series
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Pages
106
Language
English
Published
2018-06-17
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Author
Benjamin Benjamin Franklin

Description

Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSE (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, among other inventions. He founded many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and the University of Pennsylvania.

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