Benjamin Franklin

American minister (1812-1878)
Person human Q4888610
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Summary

Benjamin Franklin is a human[1]. He was born on February 1, 1812[2]. He died on October 22, 1878[3]. He worked as a preacher[4], editor[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Franklin was born on February 1, 1812[2].
  • Benjamin Franklin was born on 1812[8].
  • Benjamin Franklin died on October 22, 1878[3].
  • Benjamin Franklin died on 1876[9].
  • Benjamin Franklin worked as a preacher[4].
  • Benjamin Franklin worked as an editor[5].
  • Benjamin Franklin's professions included writer[6].
  • Benjamin Franklin is recorded as male[10].
  • Benjamin Franklin's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Benjamin Franklin's family name is recorded as Franklin[12].
  • Benjamin Franklin's given name is recorded as Benjamin[13].
  • Benjamin Franklin's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include February 1, 1812[2] and 1812[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include preacher[4], editor[5], and writer[6].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 22, 1878[3] and 1876[9].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Franklin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

What did Benjamin Franklin do for work?

Benjamin Franklin worked as preacher[4], editor[5], and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  6. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → preacher, editor, writer
    Writing language → Q1860
    Libraries australia id → 61539662
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Q1860
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 1147215111
    Isni → 0000000071334471
    Given name → Benjamin
    Project gutenberg author id → 48779
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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