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Benjamin Franklin

A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.

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American polymath and statesman (1706–1790)

Born 17 January 1706
Died 17 April 1790

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  • Cover of: The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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  • Cover of: Franklin's way to wealth: or, " Poor Richard improved."
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  • Cover of: Poor Richard: the almanacks for the years, 1733-1758
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    Cover of edition poorrichardalman0000fran_u4k9 Cover of edition thesayingsofpoor0000fran Cover of edition poorrichardalman0000fran_s1a9 Cover of edition poorrichardalman0000fran Cover of edition poorrichardsalma00fran Cover of edition witwisdomfrompoo0000fran First published in 1830 — 35 editions
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  • Cover of: The works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: consisting of his life, written by himself : together with essays, humorous, moral & literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator.
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  • Cover of: Articles of Confederation

    First published in 2018 — 26 editions
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  • Cover of: The works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: consisting of essays, humorous, moral, and literary, with his life
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  • Cover of: A Subtreasury of American Humor
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  • Cover of: The papers of Benjamin Franklin
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    First published in 1959 — 21 editions
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  • Cover of: Autobiography, and other writings.
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  • Cover of: works of Benjamin Franklin: containing several political and historical tracts not included in any former edition, and many letters, official and private, not hitherto published; with notes and a life of the author.
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  • Cover of: Works of the late Doctor Benjamin Franklin: consisting of his life written by himself : together with Essays, humorous, moral & literary, chiefly in the manner of the Spectator : in two volumes.
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    Cover of edition worksoflatedocto00franrich Cover of edition worksoflatedocto02franrich Cover of edition latedoctorworks01franrich First published in 1793 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: The interest of Great Britain considered: with regard to her colonies and the acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe : to which are added, Observations concerning the increase of mankind, peopling of countries, &c.

    First published in 1760 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: Way to Wealth

    First published in 2010 — 11 editions
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  • Cover of: The Oxford Book of American Essays
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  • Cover of: The works of the late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of his Life, written by himself. : Together with Essays, humorous, moral, and literary; chiefly in the manner of the Spectator

    First published in 1794 — 10 editions
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  • Cover of: The Works Of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political And Historical Tracts Not Included In Any Former Edition, And Many Letters, Official And Private, Not Hitherto Published

    First published in 2015 — 9 editions
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  • Cover of: Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience
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  • Cover of: Expériences et observations sur l'électricité: faites à Philadelphie en Amérique
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    First published in 1751 — 9 editions
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  • Cover of: Correspondance de Benjamin Franklin
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    First published in 1817 — 8 editions
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  • Cover of: "Give us but light.": Letter from Dr. Franklin to the Rev. George Whitfield [sic], dated Philadelphia, June 4, 1743.

    First published in 1800 — 8 editions
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Photo of Benjamin Franklin

American polymath and statesman (1706–1790)

Born 17 January 1706
Died 17 April 1790

Subjects

Statesmen, Biography, Early works to 1800, Franklin, benjamin, 1706-1790, History, Politics and government, Success, American Maxims, Correspondence, Maxims, Electricity, Early works to 1850, Foreign relations, Conduct of life, Wealth, American Almanacs, Marriage, Quotations, United states, history, Colonies, American literature, Fireplaces, Saving and investment, Sources, Anglo-French War, 1755-1763

Places

United States, Pennsylvania, Great Britain, Philadelphia, America, France, Philadelphia (Pa.), Alabama, Massachusetts, Owl Creek Bridge, Gulf Stream, England, Grande-Bretagne, Missouri, Andover, Barbados, Canada, China, Eastern Europe, Florida, Fountain of Youth, Guadeloupe, Mallard residence, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Milford meeting house

People

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Nollet abbé (1700-1770), Peyton Farquhar, John Dickinson (1732-1808), John Douglas (1721-1807), William Burke (1730-1798), Amanda Wingfield, Devil, Ethelred, Jim O'Connor, Laura Wingfield, Madeline Usher, Roderick Usher, Tom Wingfield, Abigail Williams, Ann Putnam, Annabel Lee, Arthur Miller (1915-), Aylmer, Benjamin Franklin, Betty Parris, Brently Mallard, Bridget Bishop, Colonel Killigrew, Dr. Heidegger

Time

To 1775, 1775-1783, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Revolution, 1775-1783, 1783-1789, 18th century, 1755-1763, 1861-65, French and Indian War, 1755-1763, 1760-1789, 1861-1865, 19th century, American Civil War, Colonial period, approximately 1600-1775, To 1865, 1692, 1754-1763, Civil War, 1861-1865, To 1763 (New France), 1600s, 1750s, 1789-1809, Benjamin Franklin, Civil War, December

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Alternative names

  • Benjamín Franklin
  • Benjamin Benjamin Franklin
  • Benjamin FRANKLIN
  • benjamin franklin
  • BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

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September 30, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig merge authors
January 9, 2022 Edited by Gustav-Landauer-Bibliothek Witten links
September 27, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
April 7, 2020 Edited by Camillo Pellizzari Edited without comment.
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID