Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin's Birth

Jan 17, 1706

Benjamin was born in Bostton Massachusetts.

Benjamin Franklin

Period: Jan 17, 1706 to Apr 17, 1790

Founds First Public Library

Jul 1, 1731

Benjamin founds the first public library in Philidelphia.

Decovers Electricity

Jun 1, 1752

Benjamin descovers electricity by flying a kite into a lightning storm.

Goes to England as a Colonial Representative

Nov 1, 1757

Benjamin when to England as a Colonial Representative.

Signed Declaration of Independance

Jul 4, 1776

Benjamin Signed the Delclaration of Independance

Negotiates with France

Feb 6, 1778

Benjamin negotiates treaty of alliance with France.

Peace Treaty with Great Britain

Sep 3, 1782

Benjamin negotiates Treaty of Peace with Great Britian

Signs U.S. Constitution

Sep 17, 1787

Bejamin signed the Constitution of the United States.

Death

Apr 17, 1790

Benjamin dies at the age 84.