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Jane, Lady Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875) was the second wife of the English explorer Sir John Franklin. During her husband's period as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land , she became known for her philanthropic work and her travels throughout south-eastern Australia.
Jane Franklin Mecom (March 27, 1712 – May 7, 1794) was the youngest sister of Benjamin Franklin and was considered one of his closest confidants. Mecom and Franklin corresponded for sixty-three years, throughout the course of Ben Franklin's life, and some of their letters survive.
An insatiable traveller, she sailed the seas, climbed mountains, organised expeditions and set about creating great social change in the Tasmanian community in which she lived. Born in England in 1791, Jane married Arctic explorer John Franklin in her late twenties.
18 de abr. de 2016 · A biography of Benjamin Franklin's sister Jane, who was a mother of twelve and a passionate reader and writer. Based on newly discovered documents and objects, the book reveals Jane's voice and perspective on the founding of the United States and her famous brother.
Há 4 dias · Learn how Jane Franklin, the wife of explorer John Franklin, influenced the search for him and his crew in the Arctic. Discover her letters, awards and legacy as a prolific letter-writer and Arctic expert.
23 de fev. de 2017 · Learn about the life and legacy of Lady Jane Franklin, who funded and promoted many expeditions to find her lost husband Sir John Franklin in the Arctic. Discover how she became a traveler, a scientist, a governor, and a social reformer in the Victorian era.
1 de jul. de 2014 · About the author (2014) Jill Lepore is the David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and a staff writer at The New Yorker.
