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Benjamin Franklin did not invent the light bulb (the incandescent light). It was invented by Thomas Alva Edison over 150 years later. Franklin did do early experimentation with electricity however.
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JordanThomas Edison the inventor wrote about himself:
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
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How many times was Benjamin Franklin married and who to?
To nobody
What is Benjamin Franklin's inventions and nationality?
Benjamin Franklin invented several things in his times, such as the Poor Richard's Almanac, bifocals, and the lightning rod. He was American.
Does Benjamin Franklin have any living relatives in the US?
Benjamin Franklin was related to the famous Folger family through his mother Abiah Folger. Benjamin Franklin was a 1st cousin 5 times removed of J.A. Folger, founder of the Folger Coffee Company. He was a 1st cousin 6 times removed of Henry Clay Folger, Chairman of the Standard Oil Company, and he was a 1st cousin 8 times removed of Abigail Folger. Abigail Folger was murdered in 1969 at the home of actress Sharon Tate by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.
Was Benjamin Franklin ever married?
Benjamin Franklin had a common-law marriage with Deborah Read. They did not have a formal wedding ceremony due to the fact that Deborah Read was still married to John Rodgers.
What does this mean to err is human to repent divine to persist devilish bargain by Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin was using a quote that has been around for many years, possibly dating back to early Roman times. Means: We all make mistakes, need to seek forgiveness and to persist devilish means to not atone for mistakes but keep making them.
