Benjamin Franklin By shirzahavi Jan 6, 1706 Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. Benjamin Franklin daid in 17 April 1790 Jan 17, 1726 Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding Fathers of the United States. Apr 19, 1735 Benjamin Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, scientist, musician, inventor, and diplomat. Jan 1, 1750 Benjamin Franklin gained international renown as a scientist for his famous experiments in electricity and for his many inventions. Jun 2, 1755 link - Benjamin Franklin Apr 4, 1780 Franklin, always proud of his working class roots, became a successful newspaper editor and printer in Philadelphia, the leading city in the colonies.