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william penn
Pennsylvania is a commonwealth. It was granted as a colony to William Penn. PA's name breaks into two; Penn (William Penn's last name) and Sylvania or woodland, not sure what language that is. So PA means Penn's woodland.
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Who gave Pennsylvania a name?
King Charles II.
Who gave Pennsylvania to William Penn?
The Duke of York gave Pennsylvania and Delaware to William Penn for free. The Duke of York was King Charles II's brother. King Charles gave Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York to Duke of York who then gave Pennsylvania and Delaware to William Penn.
How did Germantown. Maryland gets its name?
Many early settlers who operated businesses there were German immigrants or Pennsylvania Dutch and their accents gave the town its name.
What is Pennsylvania's official name?
The offical name of Pennsylvania is Commonwealth Pennsylvania.
What is the explanation of how Pennsylvania got its name?
Pennsylvania was named in honor of William Penn, the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony. The name "Pennsylvania" combines Penn's surname with the Latin word "sylva," meaning "woods" or "forest." The name was chosen by King Charles II of England to recognize the land grant he gave to William Penn in 1681.
Why did the king give William penn Pennsylvania?
He gave William Pennsylvania, because he owed him/his father money.
What was the official name of pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Who received a Pennsylvania colony for a payment of a debt?
King Charles gave Pennsylvania to William Penn in payment of a debt.
What was the official name of the state of Pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
What is the official name of the state of Pennsylvania?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
How did Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh get their name?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania
What is the origin of Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania was named after William Penn. king Charles gave him land so the Quakers could live in peace
