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William Penn
Colonial American writer and religious thinker (–)
"Billy Penn" redirects here. For the magazine, see WHYY-FM §&#;Billy Penn.
For other uses, see William Penn (disambiguation).
William Penn | |
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Penn depicted in an 18th century illustration | |
Born | ()October 14, Tower Hill, London, England |
Died | August 10, () (aged&#;73) Ruscombe, Berkshire, England |
Alma&#;mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Nobleman, writer, colonial proprietor of Pennsylvania, founder of Philadelphia |
Spouse(s) | Gulielma Penn Hannah Margaret Callowhill |
Children | 17, including William Jr., John, Thomas, and Richard |
Parent(s) | Admiral Sir William Penn Margaret Jasper |
William Penn (24 October&#;[O.S.
14 October]&#; – 10 August&#;[O.S. 30 July]&#;) was an English writer, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania during the British colonial era. Penn, an advocate of democracy and religious freedom,