Who was an American Enlightenment thinker who investigated the nature of lightning, invented the Pennsylvania Fireplace, and helped found the United States?

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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

William Penn

William Penn

Sam Adams

Sam Adams

John Locke

John Locke

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The American Enlightenment thinker you are referring to is Benjamin Franklin. He investigated the nature of lightning, famously conducted experiments with kites, invented the Pennsylvania Fireplace, and played a significant role in the founding of the United States.