Where was Benjamin Franklin from?
He was born in Boston, but left for Philadelphia about 18 years old.
How many brother's and sister did dr ben Carson have?
One. Dr. Ben Carson has an older brother named Curtis.
Deists like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin endorsed the concepts of?
Deists like Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin endorsed the concept of a Supreme Being who created the universe
How old was Benjamin Franklin when george Washington was inagurated?
Washington's inauguration was on 1789 April 30.
Franklin was born 1706 January 17 (1705 January 6, OS), so he would have been just over 83 years old.
What did Benjiman Franklin contribute to the colonists?
He invented the Franklin stove but did not patent it. He invented the lightening rod which saved people's homes from being sturck by lightening. He was a citizen of of the world; he was for the people and did his best to help them. He had asked France for weapons in the Revoluntionary War. He had written articles, started the PA Gazzete, opened aprint shop. He organized Philadelphia's first firrew brigade, free public libraries, and a police force. He was an inventor. The Franklin institution is in his honor it is in Philadelphia Pennslyannia in the Untied States. It has a lot of info on him and his legacy.
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What co cartridge fits a Benjamin Franklin 22 air pistol?
Most all C02 air guns use the common 12 gram C02 cartrage.
Is there a list of Benjamin Franklin's inventions?
Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, and perhaps one of the most influential men of his time is accredited with more than just his contributions to American politics. Mr. Franklin was also responsible for the invention of:
- the lightning rod
- the glass armonica
- the Franklin stove
- bifocal glasses
- swin fins
- watertight bulkheads for ships
- odometer
*HOSPITALS
*LIBRARY
*POST OFFICE
*PRINTING PRESS
*MONEY (TENDER)
*INSULATION BETWEEN WOOD (PLASTER)
Did Benjamin Franklin create special glasses to read a secret map?
No, he did not invent glasses to see special maps.
Does Benjamin Franklin have any living relatives in the US?
Benjamin Franklin was related to the famous Folger family through his mother Abiah Folger. Benjamin Franklin was a 1st cousin 5 times removed of J.A. Folger, founder of the Folger Coffee Company. He was a 1st cousin 6 times removed of Henry Clay Folger, Chairman of the Standard Oil Company, and he was a 1st cousin 8 times removed of Abigail Folger. Abigail Folger was murdered in 1969 at the home of actress Sharon Tate by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.
What did Benjamin Franklin contribute to the atomic theory?
He calculated the size of an atom before the idea of the molecular theory even existed by measuring ripples off a lake surface from a drop of oil...mad genuis
Are any of Rev Franklin's children Ministers?
My understanding is that Ceciel is. I don't know if he's still living though.
What was difficult for Benjamin Franklin?
I know grade school was a very hard thing for Ben Frank... In fact his teacher sent a note home to his parents that said: Your child is too stupid to learn
Was Benjamin Franklin a devil worshiper?
Heavens no! the so-called Hellfire club was probably a somewhat rough=housed night club like the modern (Hotsy Totsy Boys) to give a poor analogy.
What is the meaning of Ben Franklin's chair quote?
This was written in a letter on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly to the colonial governor during the French and Indian war. The governor, a pawn of the Penn family who ruled from Europe, was resisting the Assembly's efforts to raise taxes on the Penn lands for the struggle. He wasn't speaking about individual liberties, but rather about the ability of the colonists to self govern and to raise taxes.
Benjamin Franklin said that those who would give up their rights in order to be secure
What were Franklin Pierces parents occupations?
Franklin's father was a soldier and politician. He also ran a tavern on occasion . He served two terms as governor of NH . His mother kept house and raised her 7 children.
Why did Benjamin Franklin draw a snake cut into pieces in Join or Die?
it was meant to stand for the colonies it was telling them put your differences aside and work tougher or we will all fail
How many years was Franklin Delano Roosevelt president for?
The 32nd President of the United States was Franklin D. Roosevelt from March 4, 1933 to April 12, 1945 .
FDR was elected three times .
Did Ben Franklin average one patent for every three weeks of his life?
No, It was Thomas Edison. According to GSN.com