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Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a scientist, ambassador, philosopher, statesmen, writer, businessman and celebrated free thinker and wit.
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Franklin is often referred to as ‘America’s Renaissance Man’ and he played a pivotal role in forging a united American identity during the American Revolution.
Early life Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was born 17 January 1706, into a large and poor family.
His father had 17 children by two different wives. Benjamin was brought up in the family business of candle making and his brother’s printing shop. Whenever he could, Benjamin would take the opportunity to read and learn about a wide range of subjects, from Sophocles to modern science.
Whilst co-workers would take a leisurely lunch break, Benjamin Franklin would pore over books from the bookshop munching on some raisins.
At an early age, he also started writing articles which were published in the ‘New England Courant’ under a pseudonym; Franklin
