who is Franklin?

Answer 1

The cartoon character is a little green turtle...


The person above me might want to not copy and paste someone else's article and then not give them credit.. That's called plagerism where I come from.

Answer 2

Benjamin Franklin, next to George Washington, is possibly the most famous 18th-century American. He become widely known in European scientific circles for his reports of electrical experiments and theories. What is more, he was then just at the beginning of a long career as a politician, in the course of which he would be chief spokesman for the British colonies in their debates with the king's ministers about self-government and would have a hand in the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the securing of financial and military aid from France during the American Revolution, the negotiation of the treaty by which Great Britain recognized its former 13 colonies as a sovereign nation, and the framing of the Constitution, which for more than two centuries has been the fundamental law of the United States of America.

And as impressive as Franklin's public service was, it was perhaps less remarkable than his contributions to the comfort and safety of daily life. He invented a stove, still being manufactured, to give more warmth than open fireplaces; the lightning rod and bifocal eyeglasses also were his ideas. Grasping the fact that by united effort a community may have amenities which only the wealthy few can get for themselves, he helped establish institutions people now take for granted: a fire company, a library, an insurance company, an academy, and a hospital. In some cases these foundations were the first of their kind in North America.

Answer 3

It's hard to answer the question unless we have a last name. There have been MANY Franklins, so how do we know which one you are asking about? For example, there was Benjamin Franklin and Franklin D. Roosevelt, to name two.

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Answer 4

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) English explorer.

In 1845 he set out in search of the N.W. Passage, and for many years nothing was heard of him. In 1859 a paper was found giving some record of the voyage and of te death of Franklin and the entire expedition. It proved also that he had actually discovered the N.W. Passage.

Answer 5

William Buel Franklin (1823-1903) was born in York Pennsylvania, graduated from West Point in 1843, and served in the Mexican War. He became a first-lieutenant in 1853, a captain in 1857, then he was made a Colonel of a regular infantry until when the Civil War broke out in 1861. As a Brigadier-General of Volunteers, he led a brigade at Bull Run (Manassas), then a divisonal command with McClellan in the Army of the Potomac. He commanded the VI Corps at South Mountain and Antietam (Sharpsburg); and two corps (VI and I) at Fredericksburg. He was charged by General Burnside with "disobedience and neglect", and he was relieved from duty. He did see further service in the Red River expedition in 1864. He was wounded, then saw no further service in the war. Now you know something about who Franklin was!

Answer 6

Benjamin Franklin (January 17 [O.S. January 6] 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the best-known Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, politician, printer, scientist, philosopher, inventor, civic activist, politician, political theorist and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation,[1] and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.

Franklin was noted for his curiosity, his writings (popular, political and scientific), and his diversity of interests. As a leader of the Enlightenment, he gained the recognition of scientists and intellectuals across Europe. An agent in London before the Revolution, and Minister to France during it, he more than anyone defined the new nation in the minds of Europe. His success in securing French military and financial aid was a great contributor to the American victory over Britain. He invented the lightning rod; he was an early proponent of colonial unity; historians hail him as the "First American."

Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

1777 Jean-Baptiste Greuze portrait of Franklin.
6th President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania
In office
1785 – 1788
Preceded by John Dickinson
Succeeded by Thomas Mifflin
23rdSpeaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1765 – 1765
Born January 17, 1706
Boston
Died April 17, 1790 (aged 84)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political party None
Spouse Deborah Read
Profession Scientist
Writer
Politician

Answer 7

Charlie Brown's African-American Pal, hangs out with Peppermint Patty.

Answer 8

franklin is a turtle.he is cute.

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin