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In 1682, William Penn was granted by King Charles II a charter (possibly as part repayment of a debt), to the territory. Previously, the area had had various European invaders (and different names) who did not necessarily get on well with the Native Americans.
He named the area Philadelphia from philos = love and delphia = brother; literally 'brotherly love'. He was a Quaker and treated the native Americans somewhat better than his predecessors, and enjoyed good relations with them.
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Who was the founder of the College of Philadelphia?
Benjamin Franklin.
Who was the founder of pennslvania?
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The address of the Founder'S Hall-Stephen Girard Collection is: 2101 S. College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Yes the philadelphia convention helped the founder father such as James Madison to create governments and to preserve the union Yes the philadelphia convention helped the founder father such as James Madison to create governments and to preserve the union
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I would say so to the residents of Philadelphia. William Penn was the founder of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
What is philadelphia history in 1750?
Philadelphia has been located in Philadelphia County since both were established in 1682. Philadelphia, Bucks and Chester counties were the first three created in the Pennsylvania Colony by founder William Penn.
Who was the first mayor of Philadelphia PA?
The first mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was Humphrey Morrey. Morrey was assigned to the office of Mayor by the cities founder William Penn.
Who founded Philadelphia Pennsylvania?
the person that founded philadlephia was Wlliam Penn
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Who was William penn which colony did he start?
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Is there any relationship between Sister Katharine Drexel and the Drexel University in Philadelphia?
Yes, Sister Katharine Drexel was a prominent American philanthropist and educator who founded Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a religious order. She also established Drexel University in Philadelphia, which was named in honor of her family's contributions to the institution.
