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Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790)

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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States Postmaster General.
BornJanuary 17, 1706
DiedApril 17, 1790(84)
BornJanuary 17, 1706
DiedApril 17, 1790(84)
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In the Words of the Framers: The Creation of the Constitution
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    The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin (2022)
    The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin
    Podcast Series
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    • 2022

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    • In the Words of the Framers: The Creation of the Constitution
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
      • Short



    • The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin (2022)
      The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin
      Podcast Series
      • Writer
      • 2022

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    • Sandra Oh and Awkwafina in Quiz Lady (2023)
      Quiz Lady
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      • writer: "String Quartet I. Intrada Alla Breve", "String Quartet II. Menuetto", "String Quartet III. Capriccio"
      • 2023

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    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • January 17, 1706
      • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Died
      • April 17, 1790
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(pleurisy)
    • Spouse
      • Deborah ReadSeptember 1, 1730 - December 19, 1744 (her death, 3 children)
    • Children
        William Franklin
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      • 5 Biographical Movies
      • 30 Print Biographies
      • 41 Portrayals

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      Children: William Franklin (1731-1813), Francis Folger Franklin (1732-1736), Sarah Franklin Bache (1743-1808).
    • Quotes
      Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

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