Benjamin Franklin Medal (American Philosophical Society)

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For other uses of "Benjamin Franklin Medal", see Benjamin Franklin Medal (disambiguation).
Benjamin Franklin, after whom this medal is named. A portrait made by Joseph Duplessis (ca. 1785).

The Benjamin Franklin Medal presented by the American Philosophical Society located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., also called Benjamin Franklin Bicentennial Medal, is awarded since 1906. The originally called "Philosophical Society" was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin. The award was created to remember the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Franklin.[1][2][3] The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has this medal in his collection.[4]

The medal was created by the brothers Augustus and Louis St. Gaudens.[3][5]

Recipients

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The Benjamin Franklin Medal

Recipients received this award under different names for different reasons:[1]

Benjamin Franklin Medal

Awarded for notable services to the American Philosophical Society, between 1937 and 1983.[7]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities or Sciences

Awarded between 1985 and 1991.[8]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Sciences

Awarded since 1993.[9]

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Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Public Service

Awarded since 1987.[5]

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References

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