Ben Franklin Evan Cooney James Donohue Cullen Hunt Evan Cooney James Donohue Cullen Hunt.

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When and where was he born? He was born on January 17, 1706. He was born in a house in Boston, Massachusetts. QuickTime™ an TIFF (Uncompressed are needed to see

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When and where was he born?When and where was he born?

He was born on January 17, 1706. He was born in a house in Boston,

Massachusetts.

He was born on January 17, 1706. He was born in a house in Boston,

Massachusetts.

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What was his early life like? What was his early life like?

He was 15th out of 17th children. 4 of the children died young. He lived in Philadelphia. They were not rich.

He was 15th out of 17th children. 4 of the children died young. He lived in Philadelphia. They were not rich.

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When and where did go to school? When and where did go to school?

Ben began school when he was 8. He ended school when he was 10.

Ben began school when he was 8. He ended school when he was 10.

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What was his family like? What was his family like?

His wife’s name was Deborah. He moved to a London apartment. He had 2 children.

His wife’s name was Deborah. He moved to a London apartment. He had 2 children.

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Why was he famous?Why was he famous?

He invented swim paddles. He invented the lighting rod. He invented the Franklin stove. He signed the Declaration of

Independence. He discovered electricity.

He invented swim paddles. He invented the lighting rod. He invented the Franklin stove. He signed the Declaration of

Independence. He discovered electricity.

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When and where did he die? When and where did he die?

He was buried next to his wife. Over 20,000 were at his funeral. He died on April 17,1790. He died at his house.

He was buried next to his wife. Over 20,000 were at his funeral. He died on April 17,1790. He died at his house.

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What were his accomplishments? What were his accomplishments?

He was the first to write down the weather forecast.

He was 84 when he died. He invented the library chair. He invented the odometer. He was on the $100 bill.

He was the first to write down the weather forecast.

He was 84 when he died. He invented the library chair. He invented the odometer. He was on the $100 bill.

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Other interesting information Other interesting information

He owned a newspaper shop. Ben worked in his brother’s shop. He was rich when he was 42.

He owned a newspaper shop. Ben worked in his brother’s shop. He was rich when he was 42.

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