The autobiography of ben franklin
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Benjamin Franklin |
| Date of Birth | 17 January 1706 |
| Place of Birth | Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony |
| Date of Death | 17 April 1790 |
| Place of Death | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | British subject, later American |
| Education | Primarily self-educated; attended Boston Latin School briefly. |
| Profession | Printer, author, publisher, inventor, scientist, diplomat, statesman, postmaster |
| Years of Activity | c. 1720s - 1790 |
| Brief Information | Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the United States and a polymath. He was instrumental in the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Franklin was also a prolific inventor, scientist, writer, and diplomat, contributing significantly to Enlightenment thought and American society. |