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Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn for Quakers that were emigrating from England. The land was given by the king of England Charles II as a favor to William Penn's father for returning him to the throne after the rule of Oliver Cromwell. the benefit of the land grant was to get a Major dissident and his followers to leave the country.
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How old was William penn when he founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn was 38 years old when he founded Pennsylvania. William Penn was also a Quaker and a philosopher.
What year did William penn found Pennsylvania?
when did William Penn establish Pennsylvania?well here's the answer...... he found it in 1682!
Who founded the most tolerant and democratic of the middle colonies?
William Penn was the founder of the most tolerant and democratic of the middle colonies.
Did William penn found Delaware?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania and aided in founding the Delaware colony. Peter Minuit also cofounded Delaware.
What was the colony founded by the Quakers?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia.
Who founded Philadelphia?
William Penn founded the city of Philadelphia.
Who founded penn?
William Penn
William penn founded what colony?
William Penn founded the colony ofPennsylvania
When was PA founded by William Penn?
In 1682 Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn because King Charles owed William Penn`s father.
When was Delaware founded by William Penn?
Delaware was founded in 1764 by an English sailor named William Penn. :(:):(:)
What was William penn's colony's name?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
Who founded PA?
William Penn founded PA and sold land very cheaply and King Charles II named it after his father Admiral Sir William Penn. William Penn
When was William Penn's colony founded?
when was founded
How old was William penn when he founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn was 38 years old when he founded Pennsylvania. William Penn was also a Quaker and a philosopher.
What was Pennsylvania's colony name?
Penn's Woods was Pennsylvania, which William Penn founded.
Who founded pennslyvania?
William Penn.
Who founded Pennsylvannia?
William Penn
