Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States, renowned for his contributions to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. A polymath, Franklin was also a leading writer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. His engagement with the Iroquois Confederacy in the 18th century significantly influenced his vision of a united American colony, as he admired their democratic governance and principles of liberty. His legacy includes the establishment of various civic institutions and a commitment to public service.
Born on Jan 17, 1706 (319 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 728 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 597 | $73,000 | 70$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 628,066 | 566 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Totals | 3 | 2,040,596 | 1,891 | $84,500 | 81$ |
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Montenegro:
Benjamin Franklin is referenced as a founder of American diplomacy and a thinker on the nature of war and peace.
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Guyana:
Benjamin Franklin is quoted in the article regarding the importance of action over words.
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Luxembourg:
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the USA who advocated for daylight saving time as early as 1748.
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United States:
Benjamin Franklin is credited with designing the first penny known as the Fugio cent.
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Slovenia:
Benjamin Franklin is mentioned as an example of someone who worked at their own pace.
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Serbia:
American politician and scientist Benjamin Franklin first proposed the idea of daylight saving time in 1784.
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Serbia:
American politician and scientist Benjamin Franklin first proposed the idea of daylight saving time in 1784.
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Serbia:
He first proposed the idea of daylight saving time in an essay published in 1784.
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United Kingdom:
Benjamin Franklin is referenced as part of a comparison with Donald Trump.
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Montenegro:
John Mitchell maintained correspondence with Benjamin Franklin, among other natural philosophers of his time.
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