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Why did Benjamin Franklin established the American philosophical society in 1743?
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to bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena.
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Where did Benjamin Franklin live when he was president?
Benjamin Franklin never was president of the US. He was elected the first president of the American Philosophical Society and the 6th President of Pennsylvania while living in Philadelphia.
Who was the American ambassador who persuaded France to enter the revolutionary war on the American side?
Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin is an example of an American colonists strongly influenced by?
Benjamin Franklin was strongly influenced by the American Enlightenment.
Sherwd American diplomat who established the French allaince and worked with Jay and Adams to win a generous peace treaty?
Benjamin Franklin
Which American patriot helped negoiate the treaty of Paris?
Benjamin Franklin
Where did Benjamin Franklin live when he was president?
Benjamin Franklin never was president of the US. He was elected the first president of the American Philosophical Society and the 6th President of Pennsylvania while living in Philadelphia.
Who founded American Philosophical Association?
Benjamin Franklin The difference between the Association and the Society:The first president of the American Philosophical Association was James Edwin Creighton (1861-1924). The APA was founded in 1901 (Benjamin Franklin died long before this time).American Philosophical Society The first American scientific association to be organized. It was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1743. Thomas Hopkinson (1709-1751) was the first president and Benjamin Franklin (1705 O.S.-1790) the first secretary. The American Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge merged with the APS in 1769-Franklin became the new president and served until his death in 1790.
What was Benjamin franklin's philosophical assumptions in his autobiography?
Benjamin Franklin always held the philosophical assumption that science and research can be used to solve complex social problems. He did a lot of research in management of lightening during storms.
When was the Benjamin Franklin award established?
in 1983
Is Benjamin Franklin British or American?
Benjamin Franklin was American; he was one of the Founding Fathers, and was born in Boston.
Who was the American ambassador who persuaded France to enter the revolutionary war on the American side?
Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin is an example of an American colonists strongly influenced by?
Benjamin Franklin was strongly influenced by the American Enlightenment.
What major contributions did Benjamin Franklin make?
Benjamin Franklin established the postal system allowing mail to be delivered accurately
Who helped gain french support for American independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Shrewd American diplomat who established the French alliance and worked with Jay and Adams to win a generous peace treaty?
Benjamin Franklin
Sherwd American diplomat who established the French allaince and worked with Jay and Adams to win a generous peace treaty?
Benjamin Franklin
Who established the first public library and hospital and fire department in the 13 colonies?
Benjamin Franklin is credited with starting the first lending library and first fire department in the US. He also invented bifocal glasses and an effective heating stove.
