Benjamin Franklin was born January 17,1706

Ben’s parents’ names were Josiah and Abiah Franklin

He loved flying kites!

Ben married Deborah Read when he was 24

Ben had three kids William, Sarah, and Francis

Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity.

Ben was one of the 56 founding fathers and sighed the

Declaration of Independence

Benjamin Franklin died April 17 1790

Thank you for watching just a little bit of Benjamin Franklin’s life. He was a great man and an American hero. I hope you loved the slide show!