17. I. 1706 - 17. IV. 1790
Born in a poor craftsman. In 1723 he moved to Philadelphia, where he worked in the printing. Thanks to the tireless work has managed to put Б•і m self to become one of the most educated men of his time. In 1731, founded in Philadelphia in the first U.S. public library, organized the American Philosophical Society (1743), founded in Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania (1740). After the start of the war for independence 13 English colonies in North America (1775-83) was elected in May 1775 gathered at the Second Continental Congress and participated in preparing the Declaration of Independence (1776). In 1776-85 i.i. - U.S. Ambassador to France.
Franklin actively contributed to the conclusion of the US-French treaty of alliance in 1778 and the entry of France into the war against Britain.
Franklin advocated the democratization of the United States Constitution in 1787, called for the abolition of Negro slavery.
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