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- When he was made Proprietor of his colony, William Penn became the largest landowner in the world.
- In an effort to promote peaceful solutions to world conflicts He proposed a council that would be made up of delegates from all of the nations of Europe.
- Although being the son of the head of the British Navy he chose to devote his life to peace and pacifism.
- During his lifetime not a single treaty that he had made with the Native tribes were ever broken.
- His city of "Brotherly Love" (or Phil-Adelphia), was the first planned, and surveyed city in the western hemisphere.
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∙ 15y ago* Founder and "Absolute Proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania
* Later become a Quaker despite the dangers
* Supporter of colonial unification * Born: October 14, 1644 in London England * Died: July 30, 1718 (aged 73) in Berkshire, England
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What is penn's dad's name?
Sir Admiral William Penn was William Penn's Father's name.
How old was William penn when he died?
When William Penn Died He was 74 years old
Who named his colonys chief city Philadelphia?
William Penn did cause his last name is PENNWilliam Penn.
Where did William Penn travel?
William Penn traveled to Ireland, England, and the New World, which had Pennsylvania in it, too.
What did William Penn call his land?
In 1677, William Penn led about 200 settlers to a town named Burlington. There, he named the area that was bought by him and others, "New Wales", then "Sylvania" (Latin for "forests or woods'"), which King Charles changed to "Pennsylvania" in honor of Penn's father, Admiral Sir William Penn.
What facts do you know about William Penn in colonial Pennsylvania?
William Penn was a very nice guy. He thought everyone should be treated the same, that is why he paid the Indians for their land.
Who first settled in philadelphia?
William Penn
Who was the leader of the quaker?
william penn
When did William Penn remarry?
When did William Penn remarry
What did William Penn do for a living?
William penn was cool
What are interesting facts about William penn?
William Penn, b. 14 Oct 1644 d. 30 July 1718, founder and "Absolute Proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania. He was known as an early champion of democracy and religious freedom. He is famous for his treaty with the Lenape Indians.
How did William Penn help the people in Delaware?
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What is penn's dad's name?
Sir Admiral William Penn was William Penn's Father's name.
How old was William penn when he died?
When William Penn Died He was 74 years old
Who founded Philadelphia?
William Penn founded the city of Philadelphia.
Who created Pennsylvania as a home for Quakers escaping persecution in New England?
William Penn
Who named his colonys chief city Philadelphia?
William Penn did cause his last name is PENNWilliam Penn.
