Benjamin Franklin

Birth of Benjamin Franklin

Jan 17, 1706

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston.

Publishes first Pamflit

Jan 1, 1725

Benjamin puplishes his first pamflit "A Dissertation appon liberty and nessisary pleasure and pain."

Benjamin Franklin marries his wife

Sep 1, 1730

Benjamin marries his wife deborah.

William Franklin is born

Jan 1, 1731

Benjamin first son was born

Oct 20, 1732

Francis Folger Franklin is born.

Benjamin Publishes "Poor Richards Almanac"

Dec 28, 1732

Benjamin began publishing this in 1732 and he continued to do so for 25 years.

Franklin stove is advertised.

Jan 1, 1742

The Franklin stove is advertised.

Sarah Franklin Bach is born

Sep 11, 1743

Benjamins Kite experiment

Jan 1, 1752

Benjamin and his son conduct the kite experient.

Invented Bifocals

Jan 1, 1784

Benjamin invented the bifocal glasses

Benjamin Dies

Apr 17, 1790

Benjamin died at age 84. 20,000 people atended his funeral.