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He gave the state it's name from his. Originally they referred to it as "Penn's Woods".
In about 1737 he stole land (approximately 1,200,000 acres) in an unfair "Walking Purchase" from the Lenape Indians. The indians walked and William Penn had a team of runners.
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When did William Penn found Pennsylvania?
== ==In 1681, King Charles gave William Penn the land that is now Pennsylvania, which means "Penn's Woods."
Did John Penn found Pennsylvania?
No, William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
Which state was named for William penn?
Pennsylvania was named for William Penn.
Which is the colony founded by the Quakers?
William Penn was a Quaker and with permission from the king of England was given a charter named after Penn, namely Pennsylvania. Religious tolerance was Penn's purpose and he succeeded.
William Penn Founded which colony?
Pennsylvania
Did William Penn buy Pennsylvania from the Dutch?
No, William Penn did not buy Pennsylvania from the Dutch.
What was Pennsylvania's colony name?
Penn's Woods was Pennsylvania, which William Penn founded.
How was Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania was named after the Quaker William Penn.Penn(William Penn) sylvania(land)Pennsylvania= Penn's land
When did William Penn found Pennsylvania?
== ==In 1681, King Charles gave William Penn the land that is now Pennsylvania, which means "Penn's Woods."
Who found the Pennsylvania colony?
The Pennsylvania colony, otherwise known as the province of Pennsylvania, was founded in English North America by William Penn in 1681. The name Pennsylvania is roughly translated as "Penn's woods".
Did John Penn found Pennsylvania?
No, William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
What was William penn's colony's name?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
In which colony was William Penn a leader?
William Penn was the leader of Pennsylvania.
Which state was named for William penn?
Pennsylvania was named for William Penn.
Why did they name pennsylvania pennsylvania?
It was named after its founder, William Penn - "Penn's woods."
When did William Penn found the colony of Pennsylvania?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania in march 4th, 1681
Which is the colony founded by the Quakers?
William Penn was a Quaker and with permission from the king of England was given a charter named after Penn, namely Pennsylvania. Religious tolerance was Penn's purpose and he succeeded.
