Famous People with Name Franklin

Franklin Ray Lickliter II            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Franklin Ray Lickliter II: (born on July 28, 1969) is an American professional golfer.

Franklin Rafael Gutiérrez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Franklin Rafael Gutiérrez: (born February 21, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Cleveland Indians.

Franklin James Kreutzer            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Franklin James Kreutzer: Kreutzer was signed as an amateur free agent in 1961 by the Boston Red Sox. In November he was drafted away from the Red Sox by the Chicago White Sox. Frank made his debut on September 20, 1962 and would play his final MLB game on May 12, 1969.

Franklin Núñez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Franklin Núñez: (born January 18, 1977 in Nagua, Dominican Republic) is a free agent pitcher in professional baseball

Franklin Delano Edwards            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Franklin Delano Edwards: is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 1981 NBA Draft. A 6'1" point guard from Cleveland State University, Edwards played in 7 NBA seasons from 1981 to 1988. He played for the 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.

Benjamin Franklin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Benjamin Franklin: was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and a musical instrument. He formed both the first public lending library in America and first fire department in Pennsylvania. He was an early proponent of colonial unity and as a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation[1] and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible.

Barbara Vernice Siggers Franklin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Barbara Vernice Siggers Franklin: was the mother of the legendary soul and gospel singer Aretha Franklin and wife of C. L. Franklin, the famous Black Baptist preacher. She married C. L. on June 3, 1936, and the marriage produced four children: Erma, Cecil, Aretha, and Carolyn. Prior to th

Carolyn Ann Franklin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Carolyn Ann Franklin: was an American Gospel and Rhythm & Blues singer and songwriter.She was the youngest sister of legendary Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, and daughter of the Rev. C. L. Franklin, the famous Detroit-based preacher, and Barbara Siggers Franklin, a pianist and

Brent Franklin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Brent Franklin: is a Canadian professional golfer.He was coached in golf by Jack McLaughlin as a youth, and first came to prominence when he won the 1981 Vancouver City Match Play Championship as a 15-year-old amateur, to become the youngest champion ever in that event.

Melissa "Missy" Franklin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Melissa "Missy" Franklin: is an American swimmer. At the age of 13, Franklin competed at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials but did not qualify to swim in any events at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the 2010 National Championships, Franklin competed in six individual events and qual