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William Penn, (born October 14, 1644, London, England—died July 30, 1718, Buckinghamshire), English Quaker leader and advocate of religious freedom, who oversaw the founding of the American Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers and other religious minorities of Europe.

William Penn (October 14, 1644–July 30, 1718) founded the Province of Pennsylvania, the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The democratic principles that he set forth served as an inspiration for the United States Constitution .

Name: William Penn Birth Year: 1644 Birth date: October 14, 1644 Birth City: London, England Birth Country: United Kingdom Gender: Male Best Known For: William Penn was an English Quaker best...

William Penn, (born Oct. 14, 1644, London, Eng.—died July 30, 1718, Buckinghamshire), English Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania. Expelled from Oxford for his Puritan beliefs, he was sent to manage the family estates in Ireland, where he joined the Society of Friends in 1667.

William Penn (October 14, 1644–July 30, 1718) founded the Province of Pennsylvania, the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The democratic principles that he set forth served as an inspiration for the United States Constitution.

William Penn: Fast Facts Date of birth: October 14, 1644 Place of birth: London, England Died: July 30, 1718; Ruscombe, Berkshire, England Cause of death: stroke Aged: 73 Father: Admiral Sir William Penn Mother: Margaret Jasper Spouses: Gulielma Maria Springett (1672-1694); Hannah Margaret Callowhill (1696-)

At William Penn, you’ll find more than 20 majors offered through seven academic divisions, with an emphasis on leadership, technology, and inspired potential. Flexible Classes John E.E. Ottosson '84, William Penn University President

One of the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a haven for his fellow Quakers. Pennsylvania’s capital, Philadelphia, was the site of the first and second...