Franklin — synonyms, definition

1. Franklin (Noun)

Benjamin Franklin John Hope Franklin

Franklin (Noun) — A landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth.

Franklin (Noun) — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915).

Franklin (Noun) — Printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790).

American Revolutionary leader author historian historiographer landholder landowner pressman printer property owner scientist writer