When Benjamin Franklin was born and when he died?

On April 17, 1790, American statesman, printer, scientist, and writer Benjamin Franklin dies in Philadelphia at age 84.Born in Boston in 1706, Franklin became at 12 years old an apprentice to his half brother James, a printer and publisher. read more

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He died in Philadelphia on April 17, 1790 at the age of 84. read more

Benjamin Franklin was born on Milk Street, in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 17, 1706, and baptized at Old South Meeting House. He was one of seventeen children born to Josiah Franklin, and one of ten born by Josiah's second wife, Abiah Folger; the daughter of Peter Foulger and Mary Morrill. read more