Benjamin

Franklin

1706 — 1790

Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath, statesman, scientist, inventor, diplomat, printer, and writer. He played a pivotal role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.

Franklin is known for his contributions to physics and electricity, famously demonstrating the nature of lightning with his kite experiment. He was a key figure in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Franklin also served as an ambassador to France, where he played a crucial role in securing French support for the American cause during the Revolutionary War.

He was a prolific writer and is remembered for his aphorisms, wit, and wisdom, as well as his founding of public institutions such as the first public library in America and the University of Pennsylvania.