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A look at the daily routine of Benjamin Franklin, who didn't always follow his own 'early to bed, early to rise' advice

Benjamin Franklin left behind detailed writings about his typical daily routine, including specific times for reading, working, and tidying up his residence.

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Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man.

After getting his start in the printing business, he went on to establish himself as a leading writer and political thinker in the English colonies in North America; invent the lightning rod, bifocals, and swim fins; make a number of crucial scientific discoveries; and help draft the Declaration of Independence and secure his country's freedom from England.

The Founding Father got a lot done, so it's no surprise that he earned the unofficial moniker of " First American ."

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It's definitely not a shock that he was pretty intentional about his time, according to his autobiography.

Here's a breakdown of Franklin's typical day.

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