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In 1681, William Penn was granted a land charter from Charles II. He named the land Pennsylvania which means "Penn"s Woods." Prior to this, the Swedes and Dutch occupied the area.
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In what year was Pennsylvania founded?
Pennsylvania was founded in 1681.
When was colonial Pennsylvania founded?
Pennsylvania colony was founded in the year of 1681 by William Penn.
What year was pennsylania founded?
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1682.
What year the Pennsylvania colonist founded?
2011
What year was the Pa State Police founded?
The year that the Pennsylvania State Police was founded was 1905
What is the abbreviation for Pennsylvania University?
Abbreviation: penn; Year Founded: 1740
When was the state of Pennsylvania founded?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania December 12, 1787.
Who was the Quaker leader who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
When was the colony Pennsylvania founded?
The colonial Pennsylvania was founded in 1681. I think it was founded by william Penn.
Who founded the haven for Quakers?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania. He was a Quaker, and founded Pennsylvania for others of his religion.
Which colony was established as a haven for the Quakers and why?
Pennsylvania was founded as a state of religious freedom by the Quakers. William Penn, who founded the colony on March 4, 1681, was the leader of this movement.
What was the colony founded by the Quakers?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia.
