He was born in Boston Massachusetts.His mother and father were Abiah Folger and Josih Franklin.His sibling are Jane Mecom ,Ebenezer Franklin ,Joseph Franklin ,Mary Holmes ,Lydia Scott, Thomas Franklin,Josiah Franklin Jr.,Samuel Franklin,Hannah Cole,Anne Harris,John Franklin,Elizabeth Dous,Joseph Franklin,Sarah Davenport, and Peter franklin.His school was Boston Grammar School.
He is important because with out him we wouldn't be able to under stand the work of electricity.He is also important because he made the bifocals for people who sufferd presbyopia like him to be able to see far away and read. Benjaminfranklin is important because we wouldn't be able to have the things we need today in this world some countries some states and even some cities.benjamin franklin is a founding father because of his importance . this conncludes why benjamin franklin is important.
