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  1. Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia

    Franklin earned the title of "The First American" for his early and indefatigable campaigning for colonial unity. He was the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris peace …

  2. Benjamin Franklin | Biography, Inventions, Books, American …

    Feb 11, 2026 · Benjamin Franklin, American printer and publisher, author, inventor and scientist, and diplomat. One of the foremost of the American Founding Fathers, he helped draft the Declaration of …

  3. Benjamin Franklin - Biography, Inventions & Facts | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · One of the leading figures of early American history, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat.

  4. Benjamin Franklin - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 1, 2024 · Benjamin Franklin's main contributions to the American Revolution were to serve in the Continental Congress, help draft the Declaration of Independence, secure the American alliance with …

  5. Benjamin Franklin - Quotes, Inventions & Facts - Biography

    Dec 10, 2020 · Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father and a polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, freemason and diplomat. Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of Independence and the …

  6. Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin - US History

    Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin, a printer by trade, a scientist by fame, and a man of action by all accounts, continues to shape American thinking and action

  7. About Benjamin Franklin

    Although he is most often celebrated as a Founding Father of the United States, Franklin’s accomplishments are diverse, including civic, scientific, and cultural projects which altered the course …

  8. Who was Ben Franklin? – Benjamin Franklin Historical Society

    He is best known as the only Founding Father who signed all three documents that freed America from Britain. Franklin is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence and the American …

  9. Benjamin Franklin Facts: The Life, Death And Legacy | HistoryExtra

    Apr 25, 2024 · Benjamin Franklin holds a unique place of honour in the history of the United States. One of the most revered Founding Fathers, he helped draft the Declaration of Independence and secured …

  10. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) - Library of Congress

    A chronology of key events in the life of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), statesman, publisher, scientist, and diplomat.'