Benjamin Franklinwas born in Boston (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) on January 17, 1706. Franklin was an American politician, scientist, and inventor; student of electricity and considered one of the founding fathers of the United States. Benjamin, son of Josiah Franklin with his second wife Abiah...
Franklin was interested in science and technology, and gained an international___for his famous experiments. He played a major role in establishing the University of Pennsylvania and Franklin & Marshall College and was___the first president of the American Philosophical Society. Franklin became...