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Apr 12, 2024 · How did Pierre Beaumarchais help Franklin? In the first episode, we saw that Pierre felt honored when the American polymath came to meet him. They both struck a chord, and Pierre agreed to take Franklin’s message to the foreign minister, Vergennes.
May 19, 2024 · Franklin used the services of his grandson to convey a message to Vergennes, and the former made it known to the French diplomat about the Treaty of Paris. Temple’s life had changed since he had come to France, and over the course of time, he had become more mature and understanding.
May 17, 2024 · Benjamin admits he has to at least tell Vergennes (Thibault de Montalembert). He doesn't do it himself, though. Benjamin sends Temple with a copy of the deal to Vergennes, as well as the message that he regards the amity between America and France to be undiminished and hopes he feels the same way.
Apr 12, 2024 · The following morning, Vergennes hands Temple a letter addressed to Franklin, requesting a secret meeting at an undisclosed location in the middle of the night. In this meeting, Franklin tries to persuade Vergennes to help America with a treaty of alliance and a loan of two million livres.
Apr 12, 2024 · In 'Franklin' Episode 1, we see the Count of Vergennes (Thibault de Montalembert) expressing his opinion that France should aid America in their battle against Britain, asserting that it would help France seize Britain's trade and make them taste defeat for once.
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May 3, 2024 · In 'Franklin' Episode 6, Benjamin Franklin's (Michael Douglas) negotiations with France encounter challenges when John Adams (Eddie Marsan) meets with the Count of Vergennes (Thibault de Montalembert) and reveals that he has been instructed by Congress to initiate treaty discussions with Great Britain.
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Apr 15, 2024 · When Vergennes finds out, he is furious at Benjamin for Gilbert’s demise. He’s particularly upset because Benjamin had given Gilbert the letter to join George Washington’s army. Vergennes tells Monsieur Gerard to give Franklin a talking-to for putting Gilbert in harm’s way.
