Benjamin Franklin

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Ben Franklin's Life 1730 Ben marries 1737 Poor Richard’s Almanac

Ben Franklin's Life


1730 Ben marries

1737 Poor Richard’s Almanac

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Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston Massachusetts.

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston Massachusetts.
He

only spent two years in the local school because of lack of money.
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Ben Franklin began teaching himself the basics of geometry and algebra.


Ben Franklin began teaching himself the basics of geometry and algebra.

He also studied and partially mastered many different languages.
At age 12, Ben began working at his brother’s printing shop.
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Benjamin Franklin the Printer From 1723 to 1730, Ben worked as

Benjamin Franklin the Printer

From 1723 to 1730, Ben worked as a

printer.
He became partial owner of a print shop in 1728.
In 1729, Ben started The Pennsylvania Gazette.
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In 1730 Ben married Deborah Read. Benjamin had two sons named


In 1730 Ben married Deborah Read.
Benjamin had two sons named William

and Francis.
Ben also had a daughter named Sarah.
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Ben wrote Poor Richard's Almanac. He also wrote many sayings that

Ben wrote Poor Richard's Almanac. He also wrote many sayings that people

still use today.

"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.“
"Snug as a bug in a rug."

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He died on April 17 1790 at the age of 84.

He died on April 17 1790 at the age of 84.

When

Benjamin Franklin was 22 years old, he wrote the epitaph that he imagined might be carved on his tombstone. By the time he actually died at age 84, he had changed his mind.

The Epitaph of Young Benjamin Franklin
The body of B. Franklin, Printer (Like the Cover of an Old Book Its Contents torn Out And Stript of its Lettering and Gilding) Lies Here, Food for Worms. But the Work shall not be Lost; For it will (as he Believ'd)

Benjamin Franklin's Final Epitaph

Benjamin and Deborah Franklin: 1790

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Ben Franklin's Inventions Timeline 1730 Ben marries 1737 Poor Richard’s Almanac

Ben Franklin's Inventions


Timeline

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Stove
1744

Armonica
1760

Odometer
1762

Bifocals
1784

Lightning Rod

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Ben Franklin the Inventor Bifocals A Glass armonica The Lightning Rod An Odometer Franklin Stove

Ben Franklin the Inventor

Bifocals
A Glass armonica
The Lightning Rod
An Odometer
Franklin Stove

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Bifocals Ben invented reading glasses called bifocals. Bifocals are eyeglasses that

Bifocals


Ben invented reading glasses called bifocals. Bifocals are eyeglasses

that have split lenses. One half of the lens helps a person see close and one half of the lens helps a person see far away.
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A Glass Armonica Ben Franklin also invented a glass armonica. Different

A Glass Armonica

Ben Franklin also invented a glass armonica. Different size

bowls with holes and corks in the center were put onto a spindle and rotated by foot pedal. Dampened fingers rubbed the edges to produce the beautiful sounds.
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The Lightning Rod Ben Franklin invented the lightning rod. It was

The Lightning Rod

Ben Franklin invented the lightning rod. It was attached

to a building, and would attract lightning. Then the rod would direct lightning down to the ground so that it wouldn't hit the building.
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An Odometer Ben went out riding one day in his carriage

An Odometer

Ben went out riding one day in his carriage

to measure the routes. He needed a way to keep track of the distance. Ben invented an odometer and attached it to his carriage.