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Benjamin Franklinâs Early Years. Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in colonial Boston. His father, Josiah Franklin (1657-1745), a native of England, was a candle and soap maker who married twice and had 17 children. Franklinâs mother was Abiah Folger (1667-1752) of Nantucket, Massachusetts, Josiahâs second wife.
Death and afterwards Memorial marble statue of Ben FranklinBenjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790, at age 84. His funeral was attended by about 20,000 people. He was interred in Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christ Church Burial Ground is also the home of Benjamin Rush.