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Benjamin Franklin

Founding Era

Born:: Jan 17, 1706 · Boston, Massachusetts
Died:: Apr 17, 1790 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Known as:: Founding Father, Inventor & Diplomat

About me

I was a printer, scientist, inventor, writer, and diplomat. I helped draft the Declaration of Independence and convinced France to help America win the Revolution.

Big contributions

Helped draft the Declaration of Independence
Negotiated the alliance with France during the Revolution
Proved lightning is electricity (with a kite!)
Invented bifocals, the lightning rod, and the Franklin stove

Fun fact!

I invented bifocal glasses, the lightning rod, and the Franklin stove — and I never patented any of them!

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