Ben Franklin
One of the Founding fathers of the United States
About Benjamin
Benjamin Franklin was a renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.
Important dates and people
Born: January 17, 1706, Boston, MA
Died: April 17, 1790, Philadelphia, PA
Spouse: Deborah Read (m. 1730–1774)
Children: William Franklin, Francis Folger Franklin, Sarah Franklin Bache