He attended school only briefly, and then helped his father, who was a candle and soap maker. Pennsylvania academy of the fine arts, philadelphia. Benjamin franklin was born in milk street, boston, on janu ary 6, 1706. Franklin, who embodied the democratic beliefs of the americans, could have been a threat to the french court, but instead, his humble style of clothing and his amazing intellect were embraced by.
Books by franklin, benjamin sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Benjamin franklin highrelief terra cotta medallion by jeanbaptiste nini. In 1993, when the thomas jefferson medal was authorized by congress, the benjamin franklin medal was designated for recognition of distinguished achievement in the sciences. In fact, the revolutionary war would have been a lost cause, without the financial and military aid that benjamin franklin almost singlehandedly secured from the french. The autobiography of benjamin franklin arvindguptatoys. When he landed on french soil in december of 1776, having set sail on 26 october as agent of a diplomatic commission, women and probably men too wanted to catch a glimpse of the experimenter with lightning and the defender of the american cause. Download image add to collection share on twitter share on. Medal of friendship birth between france and united states engraved by augustin dupre, americana libertas is one of the most famous medals linked to american independence. Benjamin franklin highrelief terra cotta medallion by. Unfollow benjamin franklin coin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Benjamin franklin, american founding father and first ambassador to france by t. Benjamin franklin 17061790 was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, a founding father and a leading figure of early american history. And in 1987, the benjamin franklin medal for distinguished public service was established to honor exceptional contributions to the general welfare. Benjamin franklin is an american man of god benjamin franklin is one of the greatest founding fathers in american history battlin ben was the first founder to be featured in the.
Joseph siffred duplessis benjamin franklin 17061790. After serving an apprenticeship to his father between the ages of 10 and 12, he went to work for his halfbrother james, a printer. Also, download our mobile app to view and participate in our. Benjamin franklin was one of americas first ambassadors, although the united states did not officially exist, when he was sent to france in december of 1776 to seek french aid in support of the rebellion against england. He was the first us postmaster general, a major figure in the american enlightenment and scientist. This particular ceramic clay medallion in high relief, was created in france at the chateau chaumont in the loire valley, by italian artist jeanbaptiste nini who spent his career working in france. His fortunes rose rapidly and he reached the first rank in 1777, showing a fulllength portrait of louis xvi 17541793 in. Visitors tales benjamin franklin palace of versailles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Benjamin franklin was very popular with french women oct 27, 2018 stefan andrews during the 1780s, benjamin franklin, already in his 70s was serving a diplomatic post in france as american ambassador. One hundred dollar banknote, featuring a portrait of president benjamin franklin carved marble figurines with ben franklin. Medal of the order of military merit awarded to scottish sailor john paul. Page 3 introduction benjamin franklin was born in milk street, boston, on january 6, 1706.
Benjamin franklin was born on milk street, in boston, massachusetts, on january 17, 1706, and baptized at old south meeting house. Benjamin franklin, the works of benjamin franklin, vol. It was struck at benjamin franklin s request to commemorate the 3 most important dates of the american war of independence. The visit benjamin franklin and two plenipotentiaries made to louis xvi in 1778 was of paramount importance.
Benjamin franklin medal royal society of arts wikipedia. Portrait bust medallion, of american statesman benjamin franklin by french sculptor jean baptiste nini french, 17171786, with the signature nini and the date 1777, along with ninis coat of arms, measuring 4. Fabrics with slights signs of age and wear, the haft somewhat shortened. Benjamin franklin has been featured on the colbert report as a part of the better know a founder segment. And so the man who believed that there never was a good war or a bad peace, old dr. Everyone says that benjamin franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey over an eagle. Benjamin franklins popularity with french women happened long before he was appointed ambassador of france.
The signature of benjamin franklin on the united states declaration of independence one hundred dollar banknote. Benjamin franklins popularity with french women geri walton. Save ben franklin bronze medal to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The franklin institute awards or benjamin franklin medal is a science and engineering award presented since 1824 by the franklin institute, of philadelphia. Signing the declaration of independence in 1776 us one dollar bill, close up, blood.
Franklin was not only the most famous american in the 18th century but also one of the most famous figures in the western world of the 18th century. Benjamin franklin was very popular with french women. It became the most popular french image of benjamin franklin. This nini design is a favorite among advanced collectors of american medals a. Enjoy the franklin institute s original web comic looking at our eccentric namesake and his impact on american culture. The composition is based on a 1778 relief by the french sculptor jean baptiste nini 17171786. July 4th 1776 independence day declared by the continental congress. Antique benjamin franklin fur hat bronze medallion medal att jean baptiste nini. Such was the case with the first and most popular of all the french reflections of benjamin franklin.
A perspective of that time demonstrates the brilliance of franklins diplomatic success. The many faces of benjamin franklin littleton coin company. Jeanbaptiste nini 17171786 was a french artist and medalist active in the mid to late 1700s. One of the foremost of the founding fathers, he helped draft the declaration of independence and was one of its signers, he represented the united states in france during the american revolution, and he was a delegate to the constitutional convention. Benjamin franklin, american founding father and first ambassador to france. Blade richly etched with a portrait medallion, trophies and strapwork, with remains of gilding. Jeanbaptiste nini medallion of benjamin franklin the met. Through the years france has given america far more than the statue of liberty. Autobiography of benjamin franklin benjamin franklin 4939 downloads. Benjamin franklin was americas scientist, inventor, politician, philanthropist and business man. He is best known as the only founding father who signed all three documents that freed america from britain. Although one is apt to think of franklin exclusively as an inventor, as an early version of thomas edison, which. Learn how ben franklins face got put on the nini medallion, and the story behind it. French, late 18th century a bronze portrait medallion of benjamin franklin 17061790 shown bareheaded in profile to the left, after jeanbaptiste.
Post stamps 1 cent benjamin franklin rare perforations collectible vintage. Portrait medallion of benjamin franklin explore object. A bronze portrait medallion of benjamin franklin 17061790. The royal society of arts benjamin franklin medal was instituted in 1956 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of benjamin franklins birth and the 200th anniversary of his membership to the royal society of arts the medal is conferred by the rsa on individuals, groups, and organisations who have made profound efforts to forward angloamerican understanding in areas closely linked to the rsa. Medals1777 terra cotta benjamin franklin medallion by nini1777 benjamin franklin nini terra cotta medallion, by jeanbaptiste nini, choice near mint. Benjamin franklin and the french alliance american heritage. Franklin hitherto quite unheard of by this subscriber. He received some formal education but was principally selftaught. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Most of his work consists of terracotta medallions.
Lucas until 1901, given as an addition to the william h. Studded and velvetcovered haft with fringes of later date. In the midst of the american war of independence, benjamin franklin and. Discover the history of benjamin franklin and the nini medallion. Benjamin franklin january 17, 1706 april 17, 1790 was one a signer of the us constitution of 1787, declaration of independence, and paris peace commission. Benjamin franklin, a man laden with the worlds honors who might easily have pleaded age and weariness, set out for france in his seventyfirst year to secure these necessities for his country. He is best remembered, however, for his leadership in the american colonies and the early united states. By the early 1730s franklins business was thriving. The benjamin franklin national memorial the benjamin franklin national memorial is located in the rotunda of pennsylvanias most. Commemorative medallions were all the rage in 18th century france. Benjamin franklin was a printer, publisher, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat. Franchise and retirement from printing benjamin franklin. Scarce plaster medallion of benjamin franklin featured in our. Benjamin franklin won fame as a writer, a publisher, a scientist, and an inventor.
This superb firedclay medallion was produced in france and features a bust of benjamin franklin wearing a fur cap on the obverse with the inscription b. Scarce plaster medallion of benjamin franklin featured in our march 2020. An impressive, contemporary french tribute portrait of this always popular, benjamin franklin american statesman to france. Project gutenberg offers 61,859 free ebooks to download. The front features a graphic of benjamin franklin with the liberty bell along side, with the inscription.
It is known as ben on the bench by university of pennsylvania students. Bronze statue of benjamin franklin reading the pennsylvania gazette. Benjamin franklin signature stock photos download 5. Benjamin franklin is best known as one of the founding fathers who never served as president but was a respected inventor, publisher, scientist and diplomat. Benjamin franklin mission in france france daily photo. Probably designed by jean jacques caffieri french, paris 17251792 paris manufacturer. Nini medallion of benjamin franklin the franklin institute.
Buy 1992 ben franklin firefighters silver medal 1 oz proof online 247 with golden eagle coins. On october 26, 1776, exactly one month to the day after being named an agent of a diplomatic commission by the continental congress, benjamin. Back to summary download this issue taking paris by storm. The reverse has an image of an eagle with an olive branch and the inscription bicentennial 1976 and freedom. Manufactured by josiah wedgwood and sons british, etruria. Benjamin franklin medal american philosophical society. Volume 1 has engraved frontispiece with portrait of franklin and facsimile of his signature signed. His father, josiah franklin, was a tallow chandler who married twice, and of his seventeen children benjamin was the youngest son. Benjamin franklins newspaper re virginias call to arms french and indian war. Jeanbaptiste nini italian, urbino 17171786 chaumontsurloire. He was one of seventeen children born to josiah franklin, and one of ten born by josiahs second wife, abiah folger.
Hackwood modeled this medallion for josiah wedgwood, one of the most ardent english supporters of the american revolution. Benjamin franklin was born in boston on 17 january 1706. On this day in 1776, benjamin franklin, at age 70, sailed from philadelphia for paris with the goal of negotiating a formal alliance between france and the rebellious british colonies across the. From 1765 to 1775, franklin resided in london where he represented the interests of the american colonies. Among benjamins siblings were his older brother james and his younger sister jane. Fleming, usa if you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. Benjamin franklin kids britannica kids homework help.