Who was Ben Franklin?

Ben Franklin was... Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17, 1706

Ben Franklin Worked in his father’s soap and candle shop Was an apprentice to his brother James in a print shop Liked to read books in his spare time Wrote letters that were published in a newspaper Click for more information

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Ben Franklin is one of the most famous men from history and he wasn’t even a president!

Benjamin Franklin died April 17, 1790 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family and close friends.

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