philosopher
William Penn.
English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, early Quaker and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
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About William Penn
William Penn was an English writer, theologian, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania. An advocate of democracy and religious freedom, Penn was known for his amicable relations and successful treaties with the Lenape native peoples who had resided in present-day Pennsylvania before European colonisation there.
Everything about William Penn →- Occupation
- philosopher, entrepreneur, theologian, politician
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- October 14, 1644, October 14, 1644
- Died
- July 30, 1718, July 30, 1718