Benedict, Francis Gano

1870 - Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the 3rd of October.

1893 - Benedict attended Harvard University, earning his bachelor's degree.

1894 - His master's degree.

1895 - He earned his PhD , magna cum laude, at Heidelberg University.

         - He taught at Wesleyan University and did work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

1937 - He toured and lectured about magicians.

1957 - Died on the 14th of April at his home in Machiasport, Maine.