Benjamin Franklin
(1706-1790)

American author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, diplomat, Founding Father (1706–1790) – Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States) on January 17th, 1706 and died in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States) on April 17th, 1790 at the age of 84. Today Benjamin Franklin would be 318 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin Franklin when he died?

Benjamin Franklin died in 1790 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1706 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Boston Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
Death Date	April 17th, 1790 (Saturday)
Death place	Philadelphia Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Benjamin Franklin

Birthday

When was Benjamin Franklin born?

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706.

Death

When did Benjamin Franklin die?

Benjamin Franklin died on April 17th, 1790 at the age of 84 in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States). Today Benjamin Franklin would be 318 years old.