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- NAME: Benjamin Franklin
- OCCUPATION: Inventor, Political Leader, Scientist, Writer
- BIRTH DATE: January 17, 1706
- DEATH DATE: April 17, 1790
- EDUCATION: Boston Latin School
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Boston, Massachusetts
- PLACE OF DEATH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- AKA: Ben Franklin
- AKA: Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin is best known as one of the Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.
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Benjamin Franklin - Mini Biography
A short biography on Benjamin Franklin, who's been famously called the "first Citizen of the 18th Century." A man of many trades, Franklin is famous for "Poor Richard's Almanac," as well as his work in electrical theory.
Benjamin Franklin - Poor Richard
Aside from The Bible, Poor Richard's Almanac became the most read item in the new colonies.
Benjamin Franklin - A Declaration is Made
After many revisions, Benjamin Franklin and the other founding fathers signed one of the most important documents in history.
Benjamin Franklin - Citizen of the World
Benjamin Franklin was known as many things: an author, politician, scientist, philosopher and inventor.
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