James Franklin

James Franklin (February 4, 1697; Boston – February 4, 1735; Newport, Rhode Island) was an American colonial author, printer, newspaper publisher, and almanac publisher. James published the New England Courant, one of the oldest and the first truly independent American newspaper.

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Alias (AKA)Poor Robin
Birth dateFebruary 04, 1697
Birth place
Boston , Massachusetts
Date of deathFebruary 04, 1735
Place of death
Newport Rhode Island
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