Benjamin Franklin was a great scientist, philosopher, diplomat, author, and our first national humorist. He was ultimately a man before his time. Benjamin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706 to Abiah Floger of Nantucket, a discreet and virtuous woman, according to Franklin, and Josiah, a candle maker and mechanic. Benjamin Franklin was the eighth of their ten children, and was denied a formal education by his family's poverty. Franklin learned much of what he knew …showed first 75 words of 1114 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1114 total…from his printing business, a partner managed that. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most remarkable figures in American history. If not for him we would be at a loss today in may areas. Benjamin Franklin was leader, an inventor, a father, politician, and committed American throughout his days. He was even popular enough to have his picture put on the one-hundred dollar bill. Everyone in the society today owes Benjamin Franklin a enormous debt.