Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a male Human diplomat, statesman, inventor and writer in the 18th century in the United States of America on Earth.

Benjamin Franklin was one of the historical figures recreated by Alexander Lazarus on planet Gamma Alpha V. 

A popular (and perhaps apocryphal) story claims Franklin flew a kite in a lightning storm in order to prove lightning was electricity. Captain Jean-Luc Picard was reminded of this tale while watching the energy discharges within the Rashanar Battle Site. 

Federation Councillor Matthew Mazibuko of Earth used a Franklin quotation to condemn Artrin na Yel for imprisoning a Chameloid without a trial in 2372. 

The Starfleet vessel USS Benjamin Franklin was named in his honor.


 * Other ships and shuttles named USS Franklin are also likely named for Benjamin Franklin as well.