Benjamin Franklin date of birth:
January 17, 1706
How old was Benjamin Franklin when died?
84
Where was Benjamin Franklin born?
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
When did Benjamin Franklin die?
April 17, 1790
Where did Benjamin Franklin die?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
How tall is Benjamin Franklin?
5' 10" (178 cm)
Benjamin Franklin body shape:
Large
What color are Benjamin Franklin's eyes?
Blue
What color is Benjamin Franklin's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Benjamin Franklin gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Benjamin Franklin?
Christian
What is Benjamin Franklin's ethnicity?
White
What is Benjamin Franklin nationality?
American
What is Benjamin Franklin's occupation?
Politician
Benjamin Franklin claim to fame:
Discovered electricity, Founding father of America
Short Biography
Dr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'. He formed both the first public lending library in America and the first fire department in Pennsylvania.