Franklin Benjamin 1706 - 1790 (84)
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Franklin Benjamin 1706 - 1790 (84)
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In 1726, at the age of 20, Benjamin Franklin created a system with 13
virtues to develop his character. In his autobiography, he listed his
thirteen virtues as:
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Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705][1] – April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions.[2] He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and a university.[3]
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