Ben Franklin
 
Ben Franklin never patented his inventions


"... as we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously."


Top 10 Inventions

  1. 10. Smim Fins

  2. 9.Library Chair

  3. 8. Extention Arm

  4. 7.Wood Burning Stove

  5. 6.Lightning Rod

  6. 5.Street Light

  7. 4.Odometer

  8. 3.Three-Wheel Clock

  9. 2.Bi-focal Glasses

1. Daylight Savings Time


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Glass Harmonica

Ben playing the instrument he invented.



100 Dollar Bill

Ben Franklin is featured on the US $100 bill


 
 
About Ben


More About Ben

Known For being a leading author, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat,  as well as one of our country’s founding fathers


Profession Scientist, Writer, Politician


Pseudonym At age 15 Mrs. Silence Dogood, a middle aged widow


Job at 12 printers apprentice to his brother James


Wife Deborah Read


Daughter Sarah Franklin Bache



 

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