Benjamin Banneker was a largely self-educated mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs, inventor and writer.
1731-1806
Economist Ben Bernanke replaced Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve System in 2006. Luckily, he was an expert on the Great Depression.
1953-
1921-
1963-
1818-1893
1870-1938
1912-2002
Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr., was the first African-American general for the U.S. Army, after starting as a volunteer in the Spanish-American War.
1877-1970
Benjamin Franklin is best known as one of the Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.
1706-1790
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.
1865-1912
Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness was the grandson of Arthur Guinness, the founder of Guinness Brewery. Benjamin Guiness made the stout beer brand famous.
1798-1868
Benjamin Harrison is best known as the 23rd president of the United States. He was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison.
1833-1901
1925-2010
1572-1637
1764-1820
Benjamin Netanyahu is best known for his service as prime minister of Israel.
1949-
1746-1813
1903-1998
1847-1918
Jazz musician Ben Webster (1909–1973) played tenor saxophone with jazz greats like Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington and Art Tatum.
1909-1973
1783-1820