franklin (Meaning)
franklin (n)
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790)
a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth
franklin (a.)
An English freeholder, or substantial householder.
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franklin Sentence Examples
- Benjamin Franklin was a renowned polymath known for his contributions in various fields.
- Franklin's famous "Poor Richard's Almanack" offered practical advice and maxims.
- The Franklin stove was invented by Benjamin Franklin to improve heating efficiency.
- Franklin's kite experiment demonstrated the electrical nature of lightning.
- The Liberty Bell was commissioned by the Pennsylvania Assembly and inscribed with Franklin's quote.
- Franklin served as a diplomat and negotiated the Treaty of Paris, securing American independence.
- Franklin's iconic portrait by Joseph Duplessis depicts him as a philosopher and statesman.
- The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia showcases his inventions and scientific discoveries.
- Franklin's writings on civic virtues and democracy influenced the American Revolution.
- Benjamin Franklin remains an enduring symbol of American ingenuity and enlightenment.
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United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915), printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped dr
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Benjamin Franklin was a renowned polymath known for his contributions in various fields.
Franklin's famous "Poor Richard's Almanack" offered practical advice and maxims.
The Franklin stove was invented by Benjamin Franklin to improve heating efficiency.
Franklin's kite experiment demonstrated the electrical nature of lightning.
