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Origination of Chess
Chess originated in India in the 6th century -
Jan 1, 1400
Chess evolves
In the 15th century, chess evolved into the form that it is in now -
Born
Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston Massachusette on January 17, 1706. -
Apprenticed
Ben's brother made him an apprentice for his printing buissnes. -
Ran away from home
Benjamin ran away from home because of his brother's constant harrasment. This was considered illegal back then, and yet he still did it. This shows how bad his brother's harrasment was. -
First child
Benjamin Franklin had a child neamed William, but William's mother was unknown. -
Pennsylvania Gazette
Benjamin Franklin bought a newspaper titled the Pennsylvania Gazette -
Married
Benjamin married Deborah Reed -
Library Company
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Published Poor Richard's Almanack
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The Franklin Stove
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Father died
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Retired
Ben retired from his printing buissnes -
Formed Pennsylvania hospital
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American Philosophical Society
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Wife dies
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Signed the Declaration of Independence
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Signs treaty of alliance
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Morals of chess
Benjamin Franklin wrote the book called the "Morals of chess" -
Biofocals
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The long arm
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Wrote anti slavery treatise
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Death
Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
$100
In 1914, Benjamin Franklin was put on the $100 bill. This was done because of all of his inventions, discoveries, and contributions to our country. -
Inducted into the CHESS HALL OF FAME
