Benjamin Franklin (jan 17, 1706 – apr 17, 1790)
Description:
He is best known as the only Founding Father who signed all three documents that freed America from Britain. Franklin is credited with drafting the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. He also negotiated the Treaty of Paris which ended the Independence War against Britain.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 17, 1706
apr 17, 1790
~ 84 years