Ben Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a founding father of the United States, renowned for his diverse talents as a diplomat, scientist, inventor, and writer. Born in 1706, he played a key role in American independence, helping draft the Declaration of Independence and negotiating the Treaty of Paris. Franklin also made significant contributions to science with experiments on electricity, invented the lightning rod, and founded institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and the first public library. His writings, especially "Poor Richard's Almanack," combined wit with wisdom, influencing both American culture and scientific progress.