Benjamin franklin biography discussed

Benjamin Franklin was America’s scientist, inventor, politician, philanthropist and business man.

Benjamin franklin biography summary

He is best known as the only Founding Father who signed all three documents that freed America from Britain. Franklin is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. He also negotiated the Treaty of Paris which ended the Independence War against Britain.

Born in a middle class family, he was the 15^th of 17 children and the youngest son.

With only 2 years of formal education he rose to the highest level of society.

Benjamin franklin biography discussed

He never forgot where he started and always referred to himself as “B.F. of Philadelphia, Printer” as  in the opening of his will and testament. He had the talent of being at ease with any company, from tradesmen to scholars, merchants and the European elite.

Unlike the other Founding Fathers, Franklin began as an artisan, wit