The most famous man of his age, Benjamin Franklin was an individual of many talents and accomplishments. He invented the wood-burning stove and the lightning rod, he wrote Poor Richard's Almanac and The Way to Wealth, and he traveled the world as a diplomat. read more
The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin Lorraine Smith Pangle The most famous man of his age, Benjamin Franklin was an individual of many talents and accomplishments. read more
Answer Benjamin Franklin and Deborah Reed Franklin he had two children. Francis Folger Franklin was born October 1732 and died of smallpox in 1736. Sarah Franklin, nicknamed Sally, was born in 1743. read more
Thus, Benjamin Franklin, and a group of learned individuals came together on May 25, 1743 to from The American Philosophical Society. The informal Junto would give way to a group of learned scientists. The early membership concerned themselves with the study of the "useful" sciences. read more