William Penn
1644–1718
English Quaker who founded Pennsylvania.
William Penn (1644–1718) was a religious leader, born in London and died in Ruscombe.
- Known as
- Religious leader
- Category
- Religious Figures
- Born
- 1644, London
- Died
- 1718, Ruscombe
Alive at the same time as William Penn
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Portrait: Peter Lely, Public domain.
