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Benjamin Franklin Medal (American Philosophical Society)

November 24, 2023

For other uses of "Benjamin Franklin Medal", see Benjamin Franklin Medal (disambiguation).

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 its collection.[4]

Benjamin Franklin, after whom this medal is named. A portrait made by Joseph Duplessis (ca. 1785).

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

Recipients edit

 
The Benjamin Franklin Medal

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

Benjamin Franklin Medal edit

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 edit

Awarded between 1985 and 1991.[8]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Sciences edit

Awarded since 1993.[9]

Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Public Service edit

Awarded since 1987.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Benjamin Franklin Medal". American Philosophical Society. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  2. ^ David Brand (March 17, 2005). . Cornell Chronicle. Cornell University. Archived from the original on 2011-10-26. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c . Maine Antique Digest. Archived from the original on 2011-12-01. Retrieved November 25, 2011. Look for the entry "398. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1906".
  4. ^ "Benjamin Franklin Bicentennial Medal". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Retrieved January 11, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ a b . American Philosophical Society. Archived from the original on 2011-10-17. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  6. ^ "Minutes". Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. American Philosophical Society. 60 (4): p.xxii. 1921. JSTOR 984523.
  7. ^ . American Philosophical Society. Archived from the original on 2011-10-17. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  8. ^ . American Philosophical Society. Archived from the original on 2011-10-17. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  9. ^ "Benjamin Franklin Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Sciences Recipients". American Philosophical Society. Retrieved November 26, 2011.


 

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