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Young Benjamin Franklin
The Only President Who Was Never President
Quick Intro
If you live on the American side of the great pond, then this is surely a man that requires little introduction. One of the legendary Founding Fathers of our beloved United States, Benjamin Franklin undoubtedly qualifies as an accomplished polymath. Considered a statesman, author, entrepreneur, scientist, & publisher, it’s undeniable that he accomplished an absurd amount spread across a plethora of wide-ranging topics.
So what was he like in his earlier years — say, his twenties?
As the first American polymath, Benjamin Franklin is an absolute tank of a figure worth studying as a Master of Many. Below are just a few of his critical contributions to mankind.
Note-Worthy Accomplishments
— First American to establish a vertically-integrated printing press along with innovating many literature concepts such as the first political cartoon & an annual almanac
— Only Founding Father to have signed all four documents establishing the USA: Declaration of Independence (1776), Treaty of Alliance with France (1778), Treaty of Paris (1783) & the Constitution (1787)
