Benjamin Franklin 1706 - 1790
- occupation:
- Natural philosopher, Revolutionary politican, Writer
- Nationality:
- American
- born in:
- Boston, Suffolk county, Massachusetts, United States
Attributed with the invention of the lighting conductor rod and bifocal spectacles. A well known figure in American revolutionary politics and early history of physics with respect to electricity
Related Objects
Franklin hygrometer, 18th century.
Bronze medal
Bi-focal spectacles after Benjamin Franklin's design
Benjamin Franklin L.L.D.
Medal commemorating Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Green and white jasper ware plaque
Pulse glass filled with magenta liquid, Europe, 1770-1900
Replica of Lightning Conductor by Benjamin Franklin, United States, 1730-1760
