# John Fothergill — The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin character guide

> John Fothergill in The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Fothergill

**First appearance:** 0022-xix-agent-of-pennsylvania-in-london

## Who they are

London physician who advised Franklin on colonial affairs.

## In the story

### [XIII: Public Services and Duties (1749–1753)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/franklin_autobiography_se/chapters/xiii-public-services-and-duties-1749-1753)

Franklin proposes street-sweeping improvements to Dr. Fothergill in London.

### [Scientific Experiments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/franklin_autobiography_se/chapters/xviii-scientific-experiments)

Dr. Fothergill recognizes the value of Franklin's papers and advises their printing, writing the preface.

### [Agent of Pennsylvania in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/franklin_autobiography_se/chapters/xix-agent-of-pennsylvania-in-london)

Dr. Fothergill speaks to the proprietaries and arranges a meeting with Franklin.

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