Benjamin Franklin By hodgesr Jan 17, 1706 Birth Ben Franklin was born in Boston. He was the youngest child in his family. Oct 17, 1718 Apprenticed his brother, a printer Oct 17, 1722 Becomes a Vegetarian. Decided to become a vegetarian so he could save money and buy more books. Oct 17, 1737 Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia Oct 17, 1746 Begins extensive electrical experiments Oct 17, 1771 Begins writing his Autobiography. Ben Franklin's AutobiographyBegins writing his Autobiography. Apr 17, 1790 Died
