19. What Founding Father, baptized a Puritan, sought to shape his life according to a plan of thirteen virtues, which he outlined in his famous autobiography?
From Quiz Religion of the Founding Fathers
Answer:
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was raised a Puritan, but his beliefs continually evolved over his lifetime, and he was a strong proponent of religion in general. He discussed his deism in his 1771 autobiography, though in later life he placed more emphasis on organized religion. In that same autobiography, he lists the 13 virtues by which he strove to live his life: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility.