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Biography of Benjamin Franklin -

Biography
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Dr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706–April 17, 1790)
was an American journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist,
abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat, and
inventor. One of the leaders of the American Revolution, he was
well known also for his many quotations and his experiments with
electricity. Franklin was a member of the Freemasons, corresponded
with members of the Lunar Society and was also elected a Fellow of
the Royal Society. In 1775, Franklin became the first U.S.
Postmaster General.
Franklin's inventions include the Franklin stove, bifocals, the
medical catheter, lightning rod, swimfins, and the odometer.
Writings of Ben Franklin
* Franklin, Benjamin, "The Way to Wealth". Applewood Books;
November 1986. ISBN 0918222885
* Franklin, Benjamin, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin".
Dover Pubns; June 7, 1996. ISBN 0486290735
* Franklin, Benjamin, "Poor Richards Almanack". Peter Pauper
Press; November 1983. ISBN 0880889187
* Franklin, Benjamin, "The Poetry of Minor Connecticut Wits".
Scholars Facsimilies & Reprint; September 2000. ISBN 0820110663
* Franklin, Benjamin, "Writings". ISBN 0940450291
* Franklin, Benjamin, "On Marriage".
* Franklin, Benjamin, "Satires and Bagatelles".
