Benjamin Franklin

~ 1706 - 1790

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was an American polymath, writer, printer, politician, and inventor. He is known for his role in founding the United States, as well as his scientific discoveries and inventions, such as the lightning rod and bifocals. Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and played a crucial part in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.