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Benjamin Franklin
This category is for questions about the multi-talented Benjamin Franklin, who managed to be a scientist, politician, and just about everything in-between.
2,328 Questions
Who was a slave of Benjamin chew?
One noticeable slave was Richard Allen; born February 14th 1760. After buying his freedom Allen became a preach and founded the first African Methodist Church in Philadelphia. He died 1831.
Who were Benjamin Franklin's parents?
Josiah and Abiah Folger Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was the eighth child born to Josiah and Abiah Folger Franklin (Josiah's second wife). Josiah was born in Ecton, England and moved with his firat wife, Anne Child Franklin, to Boston. Anne died in 1698. The following year, Josiah married Abiah Folger, who was from a Puritan family in Nantucket. (Her descendents actually were the ones who founded Folgers Coffee.)
Josaih Franklin
born: Ecton Northamptonshire
married: Abiah Folger on July 9th 1689
Abiah Folger
born: Nantucket, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1667
married: Josiah Franklin on July 9th 1689
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Josiah and Abiah Folger Franklin. Interestingly, the descendents of the family of Abiah Folger Franklin formed the Folgers Coffee company.
Josiah Franklin was Benjamin Franklin's father. He was a tallow chandler, a soap-maker and a candle-maker. Josiah was born at Ecton, Northamptonshire, England on December 23, 1657.
Abiah Folger was Benjamin Franklin's mother. She was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1667. She was born into a Puritan family that was among the first Pilgrims to flee to Massachusetts for religious freedom, when King Charles I of England began persecuting Puritans. They sailed for Boston in 1635.
Abiah was Josiah's second wife, and they were married on July 9, 1689.
Benjamin was their eighth child, but was Josiah Franklin's fifteenth child and tenth and last son.
Why was it important to Americans that in the late 1700s Benjamin Franklin set up post offices?
maybe they need some place t deliver mail
How does Banneker use parallelism in his letter?
Banneker makesd use of parallelism by comparing the lifestyle of the two characters.
Benjamen's last name is Franklin. Benjamen Franklin.And he is related to a girl that is living now. And that person is the person that is writing this letter.He is my 9th grate grandfather.
What were 5 effects of the revlutionary war?
* It helped people from slavery . * it stoped most taxations. * helped whitesand blacks get alonng. * it helped make peace in some colonys. * it also helped debpters
Why did Montesquieu believe people could not govern themselves?
Montesquieu did believe people could govern themselves
How do you find model number for a Benjamin Franklin air pellet gun?
If it appears to be really old it may be on the very back of the barrel on the rear cap. Usually it's on the side of the loading chamber. Benjamin made a model called the 177 it referred to the caliber but was also the model number. For a period of time Benjamin also did not put serial numbers on their guns. Today Crosman Corp owns and produces the Benjamin and the Sheridan line of airguns.
What is the worth of a12gage Winchester modle37 in good condition?
ABOUT $200, depending on condition. It is a shotgun, and not a rifle.
What was Franklin's least important contributions?
While Benjamin Franklin is renowned for his many significant contributions, some of his lesser-known efforts include his work in the field of pseudoscience, such as his involvement in the study of meteorology and the creation of the Franklin stove. These contributions, while innovative for their time, did not have the same lasting impact as his scientific discoveries or political achievements. Additionally, his experiments with electricity, although groundbreaking, included some concepts that were later disproven, making them less relevant in contemporary science. Overall, these contributions, while interesting, are overshadowed by his more influential work.
Was Benjamin Franklin was part of the Great Awakening?
Franklin was not apart of the great awakening in a religious sense, but he did publish and print sermons by George Whitefield which boosted the Great Awakening which helped spread the message conveyed during the awakening.
How old was Benjamin Franklin when he became a bricklayer?
Benjamin Franklin was around 12 years old when he began working as an apprentice to his brother James, who was a printer. While he did not become a bricklayer specifically, he did take on various jobs during his youth, including working in printing, which was a common trade at the time. Franklin's diverse experiences in different trades contributed to his later successes in various fields.
What is man according to different perspectives?
There are as many different perspectives as there are people. You need to be more specific.
