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William Franklin FRSE (22 February 1730 – 17 November 1813) was an American-born attorney, soldier, politician, and colonial administrator. He was the acknowledged extra-marital son of Benjamin Franklin. William Franklin was the last colonial Governor of New Jersey (1763–1776), and a steadfast Loyalist throughout the American ...
14. Apr. 2024 · Benjamin Franklin's son William Franklin is referred to in passing a number of times in Franklin, and his backstory explains why he wasn't a major player in his father's secret mission to France during the Revolutionary War.
- Bill Dubiel
- Contributing Writer
William Franklin ist der Name folgender Personen: William Franklin (Gouverneur) (um 1730–1813), amerikanischer Jurist, Militär und Kolonialgouverneur; William Franklin (Musiker) (1906–nach 1948), US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker und Sänger (Bariton)
Learn about William Franklin, the loyalist son of Benjamin Franklin and the royal governor of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. Find out how he opposed the American rebellion, supported the British, and was imprisoned and exiled by his father.
14. Mai 2018 · William Franklin was the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin and a royal governor of New Jersey. He supported the British during the American Revolution and was imprisoned by the Patriots, but later reconciled with his father.
21. März 2021 · How did Benjamin Franklin's illegitimate son, William, become a Loyalist and oppose his father in the American Revolution? Learn about their different paths and the rift that lasted until their deaths.
William joined the American Regiment and fought in Albany in the King George's War, eventually obtaining the rank of captain. He completed his education in England, and was admitted to the bar. William and Benjamin Franklin were partners and confidantes, working together to pursue land grants in the Midwest.
