Benjamin Franklin

1706–1790 · United States

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Biography

American polymath, Founding Father, diplomat, inventor, scientist, and writer. His Autobiography is a foundational American text, presenting the archetypal self-made man. He was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence and securing the French alliance during the Revolutionary War, while also conducting groundbreaking experiments with electricity.

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