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William Penn
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1840.38.0 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society. Reference snapshot.

William Penn

English, 1644 - 1718
BiographyWilliam Penn was born in London, England 14 October 1644; Quaker, author of a large number of books, chiefly religious; founder and proprietary and Governor of Pennsylvania; twice visited this country. He died in England 30 July 1718.
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