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

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

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

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

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

A prominent Puritan minister whose works Franklin read and respected.

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

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

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

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

A pseudonym Franklin used to write letters that were published in the 'New England Courant', criticizing various aspects of colonial life.

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

An influential preacher whose sermons and publications Franklin helped disseminate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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