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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 ...
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. Apr. 2024 · William Franklin, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, was a prominent Loyalist leader during the American Revolution. He was imprisoned, exiled, and estranged from his father, who omitted him from his will and refused to reconcile with him.
- Bill Dubiel
- Contributing Writer
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 · Benjamin Franklin and his son, William Franklin, prominently exemplified these divided loyalties. How did this rift occur, and were they ever reconciled? Judging from their early years together, no one would imagine they would end up in opposition to one another.
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.
