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Another of Franklin's pseudonyms, used to comment on gossip and scandal in society.

Benjamin Franklin's younger brother who helped him in establishing a printers' network across America.

Assisted Franklin in his experiments with electricity and was an integral part of his studies.

Benjamin Franklin's partner in the printing business who provided the initial investment.

Benjamin Franklin's maternal grandfather, praised for his wisdom and influence.

James Franklin's wife, who managed the 'New England Courant' after James's death, continuing the Franklin family's printing legacy.

A merchant who offered Franklin a job in Philadelphia, helping him re-establish himself.

Benjamin Franklin's elder brother, with whom he apprenticed as a printer.

The governor of Pennsylvania who promised to support Benjamin's own printing business.

A minister whose sermons Benjamin Franklin admired for their eloquence and argumentation.

A lawyer who defended John Peter Zenger, inspiring Franklin's views on freedom of the press.

A pseudonym Franklin used to write witty letters about married life, reflecting his own experiences.

Benjamin Franklin's wife who took care of his affairs while he was abroad.

A prominent Puritan minister whose works Franklin read and respected.

A prominent Scottish philosopher whose works on human nature and empiricism influenced Franklin's thinking.

Benjamin Franklin's friend, with whom he had intellectual debates and correspondences.

An influential preacher whose sermons and publications Franklin helped disseminate.

Franklin's pseudonym under which he wrote the 'Poor Richard's Almanack', sharing practical wisdom and proverbs.

A Quaker philanthropist and abolitionist whose strong stance against slavery influenced Franklin's own views on abolition.

Benjamin Franklin's father, who instilled in him a love of learning and reading.

Benjamin Franklin's son, whose loyalty to the British Crown during the American Revolution caused a rift between them.

Taught Benjamin Franklin arithmetic, which was beneficial in his printing business.

Founder of Pennsylvania, his governing philosophy influenced Franklin's political thought.