William Penn
/ˌwɪljəm ˈpen/
/ˌwɪljəm ˈpen/
- (1644-1718) an English Quaker who established the American colony of Pennsylvania on land given to him by King Charles II. He made it a place of safety for Quakers and all other religious groups, and called this a 'holy experiment'. He also helped to create the city of Philadelphia.
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William Penn