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Famous People Named Benjamin
Take a look at famous people named Benjamin, such as Benjamin Bernanke, Benjamin Guggenheim, and Benjamin Cardozo.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, Political Leader, Scientist, Writer / 1706 - 1790
Ben Franklin is best known for his participation in the movement for American Independence as a writer and diplomat.
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Ben Jonson
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Ben Jonson
Playwright / 1572 - 1637
Playwright Ben Jonson (1572–1637) was a major force in Elizabethan and Jacobean theater, second only to William Shakespeare himself.
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Benjamin Banneker
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Benjamin Banneker
Astronomer / 1731 - 1806
Benjamin Banneker was a largely self-educated mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs, inventor, and writer.
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Benjamin Guggenheim
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Benjamin Guggenheim
1865 - 1912
Benjamin Guggenheim was an heir in the wealthy Guggenheim family. Following a trip to Europe, he decided to sail on the maiden voyage of the Titanic.
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Ben Bernanke
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Ben Bernanke
Economist / 1953 -
Economist Ben Bernanke replaced Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve System in 2006. Luckily, he was an expert on the Great Depression.
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Benjamin Bratt
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Benjamin Bratt
Actor / 1963 -
Benjamin Bratt is known for his television and film roles, including his selection as one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful" in 1999.
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profile name: Benjamin Banneker profile occupation: Astronomer
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profile name: Ben Jonson profile occupation: Playwright
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profile name: Ben Bernanke profile occupation: Economist
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profile name: Benjamin Bratt profile occupation: Actor
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