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Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Politician · born January 17, 1706 · died 1790

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Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~47Received the Copley Medal1753
  2. 69Became United States Postmaster GeneralJuly 26, 1775

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1964 · United States

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