Hatte Benjamin Franklin Kinder?
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Benjamin Franklin/Kinder
Wann gab es den ersten Blitzableiter?
Nach einer „zündenden“ Idee des Amerikaners Benjamin Franklin gelang es 1752 in der Nähe von Paris aus einer aufgestellten Metallstange bei einem aufkommenden Gewitter einige Funken zu ziehen.
Wie lange war Benjamin Franklin Präsident?
Dass der Name Benjamin Franklin so bekannt ist, obwohl er nie Präsident war, liegt wahrscheinlich daran, dass man ihn durchaus als Universalgelehrten bezeichnen kann, denn er war nicht nur Erfinder und Publizist, sondern setzte auch auf den Gebieten der Diplomatie, Wissenschaft, Politikwissenschaft und Literatur …
Who is Silence Dogood Franklin?
When her identity was revealed, Boston was amused but James Franklin was not. „Silence Dogood“ was his 16-year-old brother Benjamin, an apprentice in his print shop. The brothers parted ways, and Benjamin Franklin left his native city for Philadelphia, which now claims him as its own.
What was Silence Dogood’s writing style?
Silence Dogood was a middle-aged widow who looked at the world with a humorous and satiric eye. Her letters dealt with a range of topics from love and courtship to the state of education in Massachusetts. In all, fifteen Silence Dogood letters were published in James Franklin’s New England Courant.
How many Silence Dogood letters were published in the Courant?
In all, fifteen Silence Dogood letters were published in James Franklin’s New England Courant. Caelia Shortface and Martha Careful — Franklin wrote mocking letters from these two „ladies“ to get even with his former employer Samuel Keimer for stealing some of Franklin’s publishing ideas.
Where can I find the first letter from Silence Dogood?
The first letter from Silence Dogood is on the first page of the paper marked March 26. Enjoy! Thanks for posting that link. Very cool resource that I never knew existed. You need to be logged in to add comments. Your browser does not support the audio element.