William temple franklin biography

"Temple Franklin, the grandson, is with me, and continues to serve me as a private secretary, taking care of my books and papers."

—Benjamin Franklin

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I’m assuming most of you are here because you just saw the show “Franklin” on Apple TV and would like to know more about William Temple Franklin, the illegitimate grandson of Benjamin Franklin.

Well here are some key facts about the famous American living abroad.

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ORIGINS

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Temple is actually the son of William Franklin.

William you was actually a bastard to Benjamin Franklin who had him with a possible prostitute.

William temple franklin biography

William was given up to Benjamin to raise as a baby.

Temple was born to William in a similar matter, like father like son.

This is where the story gets interesting. William and Benjamin were actually on different sides.

William, being the governor of New Jersey at the time, was a staunch loyalist, whereas Benjamin was a rebel and lo