| 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 American, United States |
| Education |
Primarily self-educated; briefly attended Boston Latin School. |
| Profession |
Printer, Author, Publisher, Scientist, Inventor, Diplomat, Statesman, Postmaster, Freemason |
| Years of Activity |
Circa 1720s - 1790 |
| Brief Information |
Benjamin Franklin was a leading figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of the United States. He was a polymath, contributing significantly to fields such as science and invention, notably with his experiments on electricity. Franklin also played a crucial role in the founding of the nation as a diplomat, negotiator, and framer of the U.S. Constitution. |