Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Summary
Benjamin Franklin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on January 17, 1706[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on April 17, 1790[5]. He worked as a politician[6], publisher[7], printer[8], political theorist[9], and inventor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston[2].
- Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia[4].
- Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706[3].
- Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790[5].
- Benjamin Franklin is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground[12].
- Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin[13].
- Benjamin Franklin's mother was Abiah Folger[14].
- Benjamin Franklin was married to Deborah Read Franklin[15].
- A child of Benjamin Franklin was William Franklin[16].
- A child of Benjamin Franklin was Francis Folger Franklin[17].
- A child of Benjamin Franklin was Sarah Franklin Bache[18].
- Benjamin Franklin held citizenship in British America[19].
- Benjamin Franklin held citizenship in United States[20].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included politician[6].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included publisher[7].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included printer[8].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included political theorist[9].
- Benjamin Franklin worked as an inventor[10].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included political activist[21].
- Benjamin Franklin's field of work was physics[22].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of United States Ambassador to France[23].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of United States Ambassador to Sweden[24].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of United States Postmaster General[25].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[26].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Benjamin Franklin's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on January 17, 1706[3]. His father was Josiah Franklin[13]. His mother was Abiah Folger[14].
Education
Benjamin Franklin was educated at Boston Latin School[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], publisher[7], printer[8], political theorist[9], inventor[10], and political activist[21]. Benjamin Franklin's field of work was physics[22]. Among his employers was University of Pennsylvania[29]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to France[23], a position[30], in France[31], founded in 1778[32]; United States Ambassador to Sweden[24], a position[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1782[35]; United States Postmaster General[25], a position[36], in United States[37], founded in 1775[38]; Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[26], a position[39], in United States[40]; President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania[27]; and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[41], a position[42], in United States[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Copley Medal[44], a medallion[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1731[47]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[48], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[51], a fellowship award[52].
Personal Life
Benjamin Franklin was married to Deborah Read Franklin[15]. Children include William Franklin[16], a politician[53], 1730–1813[54], of Kingdom of Great Britain[55]; Francis Folger Franklin[17], 1732–1736[56], of United States[57]; and Sarah Franklin Bache[18], 1743–1808[58], of United States[59]. His religion is recorded as deism[60].
Death and Burial
Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was pleurisy[61]. Burial took place at Christ Church Burial Ground[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Benjamin Franklin include USS Benjamin Franklin[62], a ballistic missile submarine[63]; Franklin County[64]; Mount Franklin[65]; franklin[66]; Benjamin Franklin Bridge[67]; Benjamin Franklin Medal[68]; Franklin & Marshall College[69]; and USS Franklin[70].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Franklin has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
He is credited with the discovery of Franklin stove[72], a stove[73]; lightning rod[74]; and bifocal lens[75]. Works attributed to him include The Morals of Chess[76], a literary work[77]; The Autobiography of him[78], a literary work[79]; Experiments and Observations on Electricity[80], a non-fiction work[81]; and Poor Richard's Almanack[82], an almanac[83], founded in 1732[84], headquartered in Philadelphia[85]. Entities named for him include USS Benjamin Franklin[62], a ballistic missile submarine[63]; Franklin County[64]; Mount Franklin[65]; franklin[66]; and Benjamin Franklin Bridge[67].
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Franklin born?
Benjamin Franklin's place of birth was Boston[2].
Where did Benjamin Franklin die?
Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Benjamin Franklin's parents?
Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin[13]. Benjamin Franklin's mother was Abiah Folger[14].
Who was Benjamin Franklin married to?
Benjamin Franklin's spouses include Deborah Read Franklin[15].
What did Benjamin Franklin do for work?
Benjamin Franklin worked as politician[6], publisher[7], printer[8], political theorist[9], and inventor[10].
Where did Benjamin Franklin go to school?
Benjamin Franklin was educated at Boston Latin School[28].
What awards did Benjamin Franklin receive?
Honors received include Copley Medal[44], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[48], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[51].
What did Benjamin Franklin discover?
Benjamin Franklin is credited as discoverer of Franklin stove[72], lightning rod[74], and bifocal lens[75].