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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 ...
- Soldier, colonial administrator, politician
- George III
William Leo Franklyn (22 September 1925 – 31 October 2006) was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio ...
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.
Learn about the life and career of William Franklin, the illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin and a loyalist to the British crown. Find out how he became the last royal governor of New Jersey, why he was arrested by the rebels, and what happened to him after the Revolution.
21. März 2021 · In fact many families were divided during the Revolution, with some members choosing to rebel against British rule and others remaining loyal to the King. Benjamin Franklin and his son, William Franklin, prominently exemplified these divided loyalties. How did this rift occur, and were they ever reconciled?
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.
