Benjamin Franklin Born in Boston on January 17, 1706 Father was Josiah Franklin, a soap maker Mother was Abiah Folger, second wife of Josiah Benjamin was the tenth son of Josiah, who fathered 17 children in all
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The Apprentice Brother James was a printer Benjamin helped compose pamphlets and set type Young Benjamin would go sell them on the streets He wanted to write for the paper, but James wouldn't let him He wrote letters under the fictional name, “Silence Dogood” After 16 letters, he confessed what he had done to his brother
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The Runaway Benjamin quit his apprenticeship with his brother at age 17 due to harassment and beatings from James and ran away He eventually ended up in Philadelphia, where he landed work as a printer He got married in 1730 to Deborah Read
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The Runaway Benjamin quit his apprenticeship with his brother at age 17 due to harassment and beatings from James and ran away He eventually ended up in Philadelphia, where he landed work as a printer He got married in 1730 to Deborah Read
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The Educator In 1749, Franklin wrote Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pennsylvania This publication led to the establishment of the Academy of Philadelphia in 1751
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The Academy
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The Academy Education at the Academy followed three patterns: Traditional college preparatory with emphasis on Latin and Greek English-Language program for those planning to end their education at the Academy The normal course, for prospective common school teachers
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University of Pennsylvania
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Other Inventions Bifocals Franklin Stove Discovered Electricity Lightning Rod Glass Armonica Odometer Suggested Daylight Savings Time