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King Charles II owed William Penn's father, Admiral Sir William Penn, money due to a debt incurred during the English Civil War. The elder Penn had provided services to the crown, which included naval support, and in return, he was owed compensation. When the king sought to repay this debt, he granted a large tract of land in America to William Penn, which ultimately led to the establishment of Pennsylvania. This land grant served as both a settlement of the debt and a means to promote colonization.

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