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By: Aliyah and Madasen Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston Massachusetts. He was the child of Josiah Franklin and Abiah Folger-Franklin. His wife was Deborah Read-Franklin. William Franklin, Fransis Franklin, and Sarah (Sally) Franklin were his three children. Benjamin Franklin was very interested in Adults conversations. His favorite topics were History, Religion, and Science. Benjamin Franklin was famous for being a scientist, inventor, statesmen, printer, philosopher, musician, and economist. He considered himself a loyal Englishman. In 1776 Benjamin Franklin made his way to France as America’s first ambassador. While Ben Franklin spent time in France he singed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. He also encouraged the French to help fight the war. Later Benjamin Franklin singed the Treaty in Paris which ended the war. Ben Franklin helped create the United States; Declaration of Independence, in 1776. He added suggestions to the final version that led to the founding of the United States of America. After the American revolution Benjamin Franklin went to Paris to sign a treaty helped end the war. “ Franklin died on April 17, 1790 at the age of 84. 20,000 people attended the funeral of the man who was called, "the harmonious human multitude."” (Quick biography on Ben Franklin)
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