Yes — Franklin was definitely a Freemason.
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Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) was an active and influential Freemason for nearly 60 years, initiated around 1731 at St. John’s Lodge in Philadelphia.
He served as Grand Master of Pennsylvania (1734, 1749), printed the first Masonic book in America (1734), and was a prominent member of the Loge des Neuf Sœurs (Lodge of Nine Sisters) in France.
Key details regarding Benjamin Franklin's Freemasonry:
Early Involvement: Franklin was initiated into St. John's Lodge in Philadelphia, likely in February 1731, and served as Junior Warden in 1732.
Leadership Roles: He was elected Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1734 and served as Provincial Grand Master in 1749 and 1760.
Masonic Publications: In 1734, he printed the
Constitutions of the Free-Masons
, which was the first Masonic book printed in North America.
International Activity: During his time in France, Franklin was an active member and later Master of the prestigious Loge des Neuf Sœurs (Lodge of Nine Sisters) in Paris, which played a role in gaining French support for the American Revolution.
Philosophy: His life, including his "Art of Virtue" mirrored the moral, charitable, and intellectual principles of the fraternity.