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Josiah Franklin Sr. (December 23, 1657 – January 16, 1745) was an English businessman and the father of Benjamin Franklin. Born in the village of Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, Josiah was the ninth child of blacksmith Thomas Franklin (1598–1682), and his first wife, Jane White (1617–1662).
Benjamin Franklin (Boston, 17 de enero de 1706 [Nota 1] -Filadelfia, 17 de abril de 1790) fue un político, polímata, científico e inventor estadounidense. Es considerado uno de los padres fundadores de los Estados Unidos .
Su padre, Josiah Franklin, dejó Northamptonshire, Inglaterra para América, en reacción contra la Iglesia de Inglaterra. Aunque trató de que su hijo se educara formalmente al inscribirlo en la Boston Grammar School, Josiah se vio obligado por las circunstancias financieras a llevar a Benjamin a su negocio de chandler de sebo y jabón hirviendo.
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston in what was known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was born on a small house on 17 Milk Street, across the street from the Old Meeting House. His father was Josiah Franklin, soap and candle maker. His mother was Abiah Folger, a home maker.
Josiah Franklin, a 17th century English immigrant, pursued an ordinary trade in colonial Boston yet profoundly shaped American history by instilling in his son Benjamin Franklin the Puritan values that would inspire a founding father.
Benjamin Franklin nació el 17 de enero de 1706 en la ciudad de Boston, capital de la colonia inglesa de Massachusetts. Sus padres fueron el inglés Josiah Franklin (1657-1745) y la norteamericana Abiah Folger (1667-1752). Tuvo 12 hermanos y cuatro medio hermanos por parte del padre. Publicidad, continua debajo
Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath: a leading writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher.
