Database: Benjamin Franklin (Assassin's Creed III) - Revision history

imported>Soranin: the brother, fine, but the other two would have pages like this: "X was a soap-maker and the father of Benjamin Franklin"

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the brother, fine, but the other two would have pages like this: "X was a soap-maker and the father of Benjamin Franklin"

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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a [[Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker]]. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his [[Abiah Folger\|parents]] couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a {{Wiki\|Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker}}. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his {{Wiki\|Abiah Folger\|parents}} couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for [[James Franklin\|~~his~~ brother]] in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for his [[James Franklin\|brother]] in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].
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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, [[William Franklin\|William]]—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, {{Wiki\|William Franklin\|William}}—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

imported>Darman36: All of his family are mentioned here and in Echoes of History

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All of his family are mentioned here and in Echoes of History

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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a ~~{{Wiki\|~~Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker}}. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his ~~{{Wiki\|~~Abiah Folger\|parents}} couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a [[Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker]]. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his [[Abiah Folger\|parents]] couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for ~~{{Wiki\|~~James Franklin ~~(printer)~~\|his brother}} in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for [[James Franklin\|his brother]] in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].
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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, ~~{{Wiki\|~~William Franklin\|William}}—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, [[William Franklin\|William]]—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a soap-maker. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his parents couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a {{Wiki\|Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker}}. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his {{Wiki\|Abiah Folger\|parents}} couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for his brother in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for the paper under a ~~pseudonym -~~ Silence Dogood ~~- and~~ writing an extremely popular column at that. ([[~~Humans\|~~Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for {{Wiki\|James Franklin (printer)\|his brother}} in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ~~the~~ Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I ~~mean - not~~ just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his ~~life - that~~ is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].

	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the ~~[[United States\|~~colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[~~Civilians~~\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William ~~- who~~ served as the Royal Governor of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] ~~- the~~ father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, {{Wiki\|William Franklin\|William}}—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

	He was also quite the ~~ladykiller -~~ [[Jesus ~~Christ~~\|Jesus]]. This ~~guy - carrying~~ on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in ~~him - certainly~~ not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.		He was also quite the ladykiller—[[Jesus of Nazareth\|Jesus]]. This guy—carrying on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in him—certainly not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.

	(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)		(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)

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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

imported>ThetaSigma23 at 15:09, 11 December 2016

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	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].

	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.

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	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].

	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[~~Great Britain~~\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British citizens he eventually became convinced (like many of the founding fathers) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active Loyalist - the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British citizens he eventually became convinced (like many of the founding fathers) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active Loyalist - the father and son never spoke again.

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	Benjamin Franklin was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston in 1706, the 10th son of a soap-maker. Ten sons! I guess his parents couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a soap-maker. Ten sons! I guess his parents couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for his brother in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for the paper under a pseudonym - Silence Dogood - and writing an extremely popular column at that. (Human nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for his brother in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for the paper under a pseudonym - Silence Dogood - and writing an extremely popular column at that. (Human nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for Philadelphia, where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to Europe.		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].

	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to London to represent Pennsylvania in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to Britain, and he would act as the state representative for Massachusetts, Georgia and New Jersey as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the Revolution, though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[Great Britain\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British citizens he eventually became convinced (like many of the founding fathers) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active Loyalist - the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British citizens he eventually became convinced (like many of the founding fathers) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active Loyalist - the father and son never spoke again.
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	He was also quite the ladykiller - Jesus. This guy - carrying on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in him - certainly not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.		He was also quite the ladykiller - Jesus. This guy - carrying on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in him - certainly not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.

	(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in Portugal surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)		(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)
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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a [[Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker]]. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his [[Abiah Folger\|parents]] couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a {{Wiki\|Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker}}. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his {{Wiki\|Abiah Folger\|parents}} couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for [[James Franklin\|~~his~~ brother]] in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for his [[James Franklin\|brother]] in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].
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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, [[William Franklin\|William]]—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, {{Wiki\|William Franklin\|William}}—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a ~~{{Wiki\|~~Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker}}. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his ~~{{Wiki\|~~Abiah Folger\|parents}} couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a [[Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker]]. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his [[Abiah Folger\|parents]] couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for ~~{{Wiki\|~~James Franklin ~~(printer)~~\|his brother}} in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for [[James Franklin\|his brother]] in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].
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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, ~~{{Wiki\|~~William Franklin\|William}}—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, [[William Franklin\|William]]—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a soap-maker. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his parents couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a {{Wiki\|Josiah Franklin\|soap-maker}}. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his {{Wiki\|Abiah Folger\|parents}} couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for his brother in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for the paper under a ~~pseudonym -~~ Silence Dogood ~~- and~~ writing an extremely popular column at that. ([[~~Humans\|~~Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for {{Wiki\|James Franklin (printer)\|his brother}} in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for {{Wiki\|The New-England Courant\|the paper}} under a pseudonym—{{Wiki\|Silence Dogood}}—and writing an [[wikisource:Category:1722 works\|extremely popular]] column at that. ([[Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ~~the~~ Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I ~~mean - not~~ just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his ~~life - that~~ is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying ''{{Wiki\|The Pennsylvania Gazette}}''. The business, I mean—not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life—that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].

	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the {{Wiki\|Category:Penn family\|Penn family}}. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)\|Georgia]], and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the [[United States\|colonies]] to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the ~~[[United States\|~~colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[~~Civilians~~\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William ~~- who~~ served as the Royal Governor of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] ~~- the~~ father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the {{Wiki\|Stamp Act 1765\|Stamp Act}}), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilian\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, {{Wiki\|William Franklin\|William}}—who served as the {{Wiki\|List of colonial governors of New Jersey\|Royal Governor}} of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]]—the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and {{Wiki\|Franklin stove\|more efficient}} [[wood]] stoves when he wasn't [https://web.archive.org/web/20051218185445/http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/library/readings/gulf/gulf.html mapping] the {{Wiki\|Gulf Stream}} and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

	He was also quite the ~~ladykiller -~~ [[Jesus ~~Christ~~\|Jesus]]. This ~~guy - carrying~~ on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in ~~him - certainly~~ not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.		He was also quite the ladykiller—[[Jesus of Nazareth\|Jesus]]. This guy—carrying on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in him—certainly not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.

	(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)		(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)

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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia (state)\|Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of [[New Jersey]]. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

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	[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.		[[Benjamin Franklin]] was a renowned inventor, diplomat, and one of the signers of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Translation: he was a rock star of the age.

	Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a soap-maker. Ten sons! I guess his parents couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.		Benjamin Franklin was born in [[Boston]] in 1706, the 10th son of a soap-maker. Ten sons! [[Shaun Hastings\|I]] guess his parents couldn't afford a television. And also, there was no television.

	He began working for his brother in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for the paper under a pseudonym - Silence Dogood - and writing an extremely popular column at that. (Human nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)		He began working for his brother in 1718, as an apprentice printer. However, their relationship was rocky, particularly after the elder Franklin found out that young Benjamin had been writing for the paper under a pseudonym - Silence Dogood - and writing an extremely popular column at that. ([[Humans\|Human]] nature being what it is, the fact that the column was popular was probably the bigger problem.)

	Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].		Benjamin ran away in 1723, and headed for [[Philadelphia]], where he continued his career in printing and writing, eventually buying the Pennsylvania Gazette. The business, I mean - not just a copy. That would have been one of his lesser achievements. He stayed in Philadelphia for most of his life - that is, when he wasn't making extended trips to [[Europe]].
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	Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.		Franklin had a talent for persuasion, and that made him an ideal diplomat. In 1757 he went to [[London]] to represent [[Pennsylvania]] in an ongoing legal battle with the Penn family. It was the first of several extended political trips to [[United Kingdom\|Britain]], and he would act as the state representative for [[Massachusetts]], [[Georgia]] and [[New Jersey]] as well. In fact, Franklin was in Europe for most of the [[American Revolution\|Revolution]], though he was in the colonies to help with the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

	Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the colonies (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British citizens he eventually became convinced (like many of the founding fathers) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active Loyalist - the father and son never spoke again.		Franklin was a vocal opponent of British impositions on the [[United States\|colonies]] (like the Stamp Act), and although he first fought for the rights of Colonists as British [[Civilians\|citizens]] he eventually became convinced (like many of the [[Founding Fathers\|founding fathers]]) that independence was the only real solution. Unfortunately, Franklin's change of heart made him clash with his son, William - who served as the Royal Governor of New Jersey. William remained an active [[Loyalists\|Loyalist]] - the father and son never spoke again.

	When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have YOU done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)		When he wasn't founding a new nation (and destroying his family in the process) Franklin was a scientist, inventing things like bifocals and more efficient wood stoves when he wasn't mapping the Gulf Stream and discovering how electricity worked. (What have [[Desmond Miles\|YOU]] done today? Made yourself a microwave meal and sat about in your underwear. Oh well done, you.)

	He was also quite the ladykiller - Jesus. This guy - carrying on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in him - certainly not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.		He was also quite the ladykiller - [[Jesus Christ\|Jesus]]. This guy - carrying on several 'friendships' with women while he was in Europe. The records don't say what exactly they saw in him - certainly not his looks. Maybe women like a man who's intelligent.

	(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)		(If that was true I wouldn't be here. I'd be in [[Portugal]] surrounded by them, and you'd be looking at a blank screen.)

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