Deborah Read & Benjamin Franklin

1723 - 1774
Benjamin Franklin and Deborah Read  
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Deborah Read and Benjamin Franklin were married. After a 7 years engagement they were married in 1730. 44 years later Deborah Read died, leaving behind her partner and 3 children.

They had 3 children, William (293), Francis Folger (291) and Sarah (280).

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American Socialite Deborah Read was born on 14th February, 1708 in Birmingham, England and passed away on 24th Dec 1774 Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania aged 66. She is most remembered for Benjamin Franklin's wife. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

American Scientist Benjamin Franklin was born on 17th January, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and passed away on 17th Apr 1790 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States aged 84. He is most remembered for Discovered electricity, Founding father of America. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

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Relationship Statistics

StatusDurationLength
Engaged1723 - 1730 7 years
Married1730 - Dec 1774 44 years, 11 months
Total 1723 - Dec 1774 51 years, 11 months


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Relationship Timeline

11th September, 1743 - Child

20th October, 1732 - Child

1731 - Child

1730 - Marriage

1723 - Engagement

Couple Comparison

Name
Deborah Read
Benjamin Franklin
Deborah Read
Benjamin Franklin
Age (at start of relationship)
14
16
Zodiac
Aquarius
Capricorn
Occupation
Socialite
Scientist
Nationality
American
American
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Children

NameGenderBornAge
WilliamMale1731293 years old
Francis FolgerMale20th October, 1732291 years old
SarahFemale11th September, 1743280 years old

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