Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Summary
Benjamin Franklin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He passed away in Philadelphia[3]. He worked as a politician[4], publisher[5], printer[6], political theorist[7], and postmaster[8]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,746 views/month, #1,005 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston[2].
- Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia[3].
- Benjamin Franklin is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground[10].
- Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin[11].
- Benjamin Franklin's mother was Abiah Folger[12].
- Benjamin Franklin was married to Deborah Read Franklin[13].
- A child of Benjamin Franklin was William Franklin[14].
- A child of Benjamin Franklin was Francis Folger Franklin[15].
- A child of Benjamin Franklin was Sarah Franklin Bache[16].
- Benjamin Franklin held citizenship in British America[17].
- Benjamin Franklin held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Benjamin Franklin's native language[19].
- Benjamin Franklin worked as a politician[4].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included publisher[5].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included printer[6].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included political theorist[7].
- Benjamin Franklin's professions included postmaster[8].
- Benjamin Franklin worked as an inventor[20].
- Benjamin Franklin's field of work was physics[21].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of United States Ambassador to France[22].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of United States Ambassador to Sweden[23].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of United States Postmaster General[24].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[25].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania[26].
- Benjamin Franklin held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Benjamin Franklin's place of birth was Boston[2]. His father was Josiah Franklin[11]. His mother was Abiah Folger[12]. English was his native language[19].
Education
Benjamin Franklin was educated at Boston Latin School[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], publisher[5], printer[6], political theorist[7], postmaster[8], and inventor[20]. Benjamin Franklin's field of work was physics[21]. Among his employers was University of Pennsylvania[29]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to France[22], a position[30], in France[31], founded in 1778[32]; United States Ambassador to Sweden[23], a position[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1782[35]; United States Postmaster General[24], a position[36], in United States[37], founded in 1775[38]; Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[25], a position[39], in United States[40]; President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania[26]; and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[27], a position[41], in United States[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Copley Medal[43], a medallion[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1731[46]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[47], an award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[50], a fellowship award[51].
Personal Life
Benjamin Franklin was married to Deborah Read Franklin[13]. Children include William Franklin[14], a politician[52], 1730–1813[53], of Kingdom of Great Britain[54]; Francis Folger Franklin[15], 1732–1736[55], of United States[56]; and Sarah Franklin Bache[16], 1743–1808[57], of United States[58]. His religion is recorded as deism[59].
Death and Burial
Benjamin Franklin died in Philadelphia[3]. He is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Benjamin Franklin include Joseph Paul Franklin[60], a murderer[61], 1950–2013[62], of United States[63]; USS Franklin[64]; Franklin County[65]; Franklin & Marshall College[66]; Franklin Field[67]; Benjamin Franklin Bridge[68]; Franklin half dollar[69]; and Franklin[70].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Franklin ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,746 views/month, #1,005 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He is credited with the discovery of lightning rod[73]; Franklin stove[74], a stove[75]; and bifocal lens[76]. Works attributed to him include Poor Richard's Almanack[77], an almanac[78], founded in 1732[79], headquartered in Philadelphia[80]; The Autobiography of him[81], a literary work[82]; The Morals of Chess[83], a literary work[84]; and Experiments and Observations on Electricity[85], a non-fiction work[86]. Entities named for him include Joseph Paul Franklin[60], a murderer[61], 1950–2013[62], of United States[63]; USS Franklin[64]; Franklin County[65]; Franklin & Marshall College[66]; Franklin Field[67]; and Benjamin Franklin Bridge[68].
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[3].
Who were Benjamin Franklin's parents?
Benjamin Franklin's father was Josiah Franklin[11]. Benjamin Franklin's mother was Abiah Folger[12].
Who was Benjamin Franklin married to?
Benjamin Franklin's spouses include Deborah Read Franklin[13].
What did Benjamin Franklin do for work?
Benjamin Franklin worked as politician[4], publisher[5], printer[6], political theorist[7], and postmaster[8].
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[43], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[47], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[50].
What did Benjamin Franklin discover?
Benjamin Franklin is credited as discoverer of lightning rod[73], Franklin stove[74], and bifocal lens[76].