History of Current Electricity (1700-1760)
Benjamin Franklin (1706 -1790)
- One of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
- Leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.
- Discoveries and theories regarding electricity - One fluid theory
- As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions.
- Founded many civic organizations, including the Library Company, Philadelphia's first fire department and the University of Pennsylvania.
