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Benjamin franklin was born on milk street, in boston, massachusetts, on january 17, 1706, and baptized at old south meeting house. Thus far was written with the intention expressd in the beginning and therefore contains several little family anecdotes of no importance to others. The autobiography of benjamin franklin chapter eight. On december 19, 1732, benjamin franklin of philadelphia first published poor richards almanack. Benjamin franklin quotes author of benjamin franklin. A collection of inspirational and thoughtprovoking quotes by benjamin franklin, the founding father of the united states on leadership, life, success, failure, statecraft, knowledge and love. Many of the quotations attributed to him, and especially the aphorisms, are ones that franklin collected from many ages and nations. Benjamin franklin books list of books by author benjamin. Early to bed, early to rise benjamin franklin proverb worksheets free to print pdf files.
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