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Benjamin Franklin

America : Philosopher, journalist and diplomat

Born : 1706        Died : 1790

Benjamin was a man of many talents. As a scientist he is compared to all time greats like Einstein and Edison. He conducted a lot of scientific investigations and invented many things that proved very useful in humanity’s march towards progress. In 1752, he conducted an experiment with a kite and found out the electric power produced by clouds. This helped in generation of electricity. He also manufactured the lightning conductor through which lightning was earthed and buildings saved from damage. Franklin is credited with the invention of `stove heater’ which helped in keeping rooms warm. He played a key role in inventing `bi-focal lenses’. As such, he occupies a respectable place in the pantheon of scientists.

Benjamin Franklin was born at Boston in the US on January 17, 1706 in a prosperous business family. In all, they were seventeen brothers and sisters. Franklin was regarded as a good writer and philosopher. He made a significant contribution to the manifesto of Declaration of the US Independence issued by Thomas Jefferson. He was associated with the drafting of the US Constitution and wrote biographies of prominent American writers. He was elected as Fellow of the Royal Society.

Benjamin Franklin’s talents as negotiator were utilised by the nascent government of the US. He was sent on diplomatic missions to England and France. He was also a respected journalist. He died on April 17, 1790.