Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Benjamin Franklin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Dr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 � April 17, 1790) was an American printer, journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat, and inventor. One of the leaders of the American Revolution, he was well known also for his many quotations and his experiments with electricity. Franklin was a member of the Freemasons, corresponded with members of the Lunar Society and was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. In 1775, Franklin became the first United States Postmaster General."