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Who is Benjamin Franklin? Biography, gossip, facts?



Benjamin Franklin (January 17 1706  - April 17 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath Franklin was a leading author printer political theorist politician postmaster scientist musician inventor satirist civic activist statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity.

When is Benjamin Franklin's birthday?


Benjamin Franklin was born on the , which was a Sunday. Benjamin Franklin's next birthday would be in 24 days (would be turning 319years old then).

How old would Benjamin Franklin be today?


Today, Benjamin Franklin would be 318 years old. To be more precise, Benjamin Franklin would be 116076 days old or 2785824 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Benjamin Franklin? Is there a Benjamin Franklin action figure?


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What was Benjamin Franklin's zodiac sign?


Benjamin Franklin's zodiac sign was Capricorn.
The ruling planet of Capricorn is Saturn. Therefore, lucky days were Saturdays and lucky numbers were: 1, 4, 8, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22 and 26. Brown, Steel, Grey and Black were Benjamin Franklin's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Capricorn include: Aspiring, Restrained, Firm, Dogged and Determined. Negative character traits could be: Shy, Pessimistic, Negative in thought and Awkward.

Was Benjamin Franklin gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Benjamin Franklin was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
27% of all voters think that Benjamin Franklin was gay (homosexual), 20% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 53% like to think that Benjamin Franklin was actually bisexual.


Is Benjamin Franklin still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, Benjamin Franklin is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of Benjamin Franklin's hairstyle or shirtless?

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Well, we don't have any of that kind, but here is a normal photo.
Photo by: Samuel Johnson, License: CC-PD-Mark, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Abiah_Folger_Franklin.jpg

How old was Benjamin Franklin when he/she died?


Benjamin Franklin was 84 years old when he/she died.

Was Benjamin Franklin hot or not?


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67% of all voters think that Benjamin Franklin was hot, 33% voted for "Not Hot".

When did Benjamin Franklin die? How long ago was that?


Benjamin Franklin died on the 17th of April 1790, which was a Saturday. The tragic death occurred 234 years ago.

Do you have a photo of Benjamin Franklin?

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Where was Benjamin Franklin born?


Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay.

Did Benjamin Franklin do drugs? Did Benjamin Franklin smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Benjamin Franklin did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Benjamin Franklin do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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43% of the voters think that Benjamin Franklin did do drugs regularly, 43% assume that Benjamin Franklin did take drugs recreationally and 14% are convinced that Benjamin Franklin has never tried drugs before.

Where did Benjamin Franklin die?


Benjamin Franklin died in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Did Benjamin Franklin have children? If so, what are the names of Benjamin Franklin's children?


Yes, Benjamin Franklin had children, their names are Sarah Franklin Bache and William Franklin.

Has Benjamin Franklin ever been married? Who was married to Benjamin Franklin?


Benjamin Franklin is married or was married to Deborah Read.

When did Benjamin Franklin retire? When did Benjamin Franklin end the active career?


Benjamin Franklin retired on the 7th of November 1776, which is more than 248 years ago. The date of Benjamin Franklin's retirement fell on a Thursday.

When did Benjamin Franklin's career start? How long ago was that?


Benjamin Franklin's career started on the 26th of July 1775, which is more than 249 years ago. The first day of Benjamin Franklin's career was a Wednesday.

Who are similar governors to Benjamin Franklin?


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What is Benjamin Franklin doing now?


As mentioned above, Benjamin Franklin died 234 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Benjamin Franklin's life as well as your comments below.

What is Benjamin Franklin's net worth in 2024? How much does Benjamin Franklin earn?


According to various sources, Benjamin Franklin's net worth has grown significantly in 2024. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Benjamin Franklin's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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Benjamin Franklin's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $566513233 in 2024, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.