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On April 17, 1790, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, inventor, ambassador and writer, died at the age of 84.
Benjamin Franklin
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World History
American History
Inventing
Literature
War of Independence
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He was an amazing man. I enjoy reading stories about him. Making it to 84 when people were dying from painters and the common cold is amazing.
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He was quite the charmer in Paris high society. He was rustic, interesting, and very intelligent. He had to wait for the Continental Army to show signs that it could win the Revolutionary War before he could approach the French King for support. Irony is all the treasure spent by France to support the Americans significantly contributed to France's revolution.
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