Benjamin Franklin

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An American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first United States Postmaster General. 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. 

Born, Jan 17, 1706
Died, Apr 17, 1790
Publications
Declaration of Independence, Committee of Five
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He is best known as the only Founding Father who signed all three documents that freed America from Britain Franklin is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. 
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Richard Montgomery,Congress appropriated funds for a memorial and tasked Benjamin Franklin with its execution.  A national memorial service was held in all the colonies in Feb 19, 1776.
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