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9 de ago. de 1990 · This is an unusual and fascinating biography of William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin’s illegitimate son, who, with the onset of Independence, became a visible spokesman for the Loyalist cause. This biography sheds light on imperial issues and personalities in the Revolution period and explores with great understanding the complicated relationships between William Franklin and his father.
14 de may. de 2018 · William Franklin. The American colonial administrator William Franklin (ca. 1731-1813) was the last of the royal governors of New Jersey.He chose to support Great Britain throughout the American Revolution.. William Franklin, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, was born in 1731 (possibly late 1730) and reared in his father's home.He obtained a militia commission with Pennsylvanians on ...
Benjamin Franklin se trasladó a Filadelfia en octubre de 1723 y conoció a William Keith, gobernador de Pensilvania, el cual le recomendó viajar a Gran Bretaña para completar su formación como impresor y comprar el equipo necesario para fundar su propia imprenta en Filadelfia. Llegó a Londres en diciembre de 1724 y encontró empleo en dos de las más destacadas imprentas de Londres ...
19 de abr. de 2016 · William would lead one last quixotic attempt to lead the colonies in a reconciliation with the king. But the effort failed. His actions formally put him at odds with Benjamin, a reluctant but vigorous patriot leader. William Franklin might have thought reconciliation between England and the colonies would give him greater political power in America.
William Franklin c1730 – 1814. I became the Governor of the Colony of New Jersey, and that tore my family apart. My father was Benjamin Franklin, but I was his illegitimate son. Nonetheless, he treated me well and gave me a classical education.
21 de nov. de 2023 · British Loyalist William Franklin was Benjamin Franklin's son. Born in 1730 or 1731, Franklin's mother's name is unknown. He was raised by his father and his father's wife. Thanks in no small part ...
21 de jun. de 2022 · On this day in 1776, the Provincial Congress of New Jersey declares William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin and the last royal governor of New Jersey, to be “a virulent enemy to this country, and a person that may prove dangerous.” It asked the Continental Congress to imprison him.William was the son of a living legend, which couldn’t have been easy.
