Benjamin Franklin Gates

Basic Information Full Name: Benjamin Franklin Gates Aliases/Nicknames: Ben Gates, Paul Brown Age: Born May 1965 Gender: Male Occupation: Historian, Amateur Cryptologist, Mechanical Engineer Affiliation: The USA Government and Historical Agency Appearance Height: Not specified Build: Athletic Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Brown Distinguishing Features: Often seen in casual scholarly attire Background Place of Origin: Washington, D.C., United States2 Family: Patrick Henry Gates (father), Emily Appleton (mother), John Adams Gates (grandfather), Thomas Gates (ancestor) Education: Bachelors degree in archaeology and cryptology, Masters degree in mechanical engineering, Doctorate in American History History: Comes from a family lineage with roles in America’s historic events Personality Traits: Intelligent, adventurous, resourceful, carries a sense of humor and wit2 Likes: Treasure, adventure, making plans, tracking evidence Dislikes: Illegal dealers, treasure robbers, having his family accused or kidnapped2 Strengths: Knowledge of history, cryptology, and mechanical engineering Weaknesses: Can be overly obsessed with his treasure hunts Abilities Skills: Expertise in history, cryptology, and mechanical engineering Powers (if applicable): N/A Equipment/Tools: Various historical artifacts and tools for cryptology Relationships Allies: Abigail Chase (wife), Riley Poole (friend and colleague), various other allies met during his adventures Enemies: Various adversaries seeking treasures for nefarious purposes Romantic Interests: Abigail Chase Mentors: His grandfather, John Adams Gates Proteges: N/A Story Arcs Notable Events: Finding the Templar Treasure, discovering the City of Gold Character Development: Evolves from a passionate treasure hunter to a protector of national history Challenges/Conflicts: Balancing his life’s work with personal relationships and ethical dilemmas Quotes Catchphrases: N/A Notable Dialogue: "I’m going to steal the Declaration of Independence." Trivia Interesting Facts: Named after the famous American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin Influences: The character is influenced by historical figures and treasure hunters Cultural Impact: Benjamin Franklin Gates has become a well-known character in the adventure and treasure hunting genre Probable Death Battle Victor Vs Marty McFly: Benjamin Franklin Gates, due to his problem-solving skills and historical knowledge. Vs Robin Hood: Robin Hood, for his superior archery skills and physical combat. Vs T-800 Terminator: T-800 Terminator, as it is a highly durable cyborg not easily defeated by conventional means. Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, because of his enhanced abilities and futuristic technology. Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, as she possesses superhuman abilities and divine weaponry. References First Appearance: National Treasure (2004) Creators: Jim Kouf, Oren Aviv, Charles Segars Portrayed by: Nicolas Cage