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William Penn he was alive in the 18th century.(4) William Penn was born October 14, 1644 to Sir William Penn and Margaret Penn. His father was a landowner and mother was the daughter of a merchant. William Penn was baptized at All Hallows church in London. He was born in London,United Kingdom. He was famous as a Quaker and the leader of the Pennsylvania colony. Penn was a lot of things in his life he was a land investor,Philosopher,lawyer,Minister,Missionary,and a Journalist. (1)William Penn had four kids Thomas Penn,Richard Penn,Sr.,William Penn Jr.,and John Penn.

William Penn was educated at Chigwell school, Christ Church College(University of Oxford) Protestant Academy. Penn was expelled Christ Church College for criticizing church of England. His Father beats him and send him to France to go to school. In 1664 Penn return back to London while his father prepare for the Royal Navy war against the Dutch.(2)

By 1665 Penn starts to prepare for law at Lincoln’s Inn, but; in 1666 William Penn sails with his father and the Duck of York on war vessels against Dutch. Before the engagements,he is sent home with dispatches for the king. After his father won the battle at sea he resumes the study of law. He beings the practice of law in Ireland.(2)

1667 William Penn Goings back to London to find the city in ruins from the Great fire.But soon goes back to Shangarry.(2) He was great friends with George Fox who is the founder of Quakers.(2) So at the age of 20 William Penn converts to a Quaker in Ireland, but; on September 3rd Penn and his friends want to a meeting at cork and get arrested.(2) As Penn was a Quaker he was arrest several times.(2)

August 14th,1670 Penn and William Mead are both arrested for pr...

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.... William Penn didn’t just care about himself but also everyone in different religions and he would watch his fathers property. Penn fought for greater freedom for a marginalized and other religious groups. He was important to the Quaker community.

References/ Bibliography

(1)"William Penn Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2014.

(2)"Brief History of William Penn." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2014.

(3)"William Penn." Facts ***. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2014.

(4)"The Avalon Project : Charter of Privileges Granted by William Penn, Esq. to the Inhabitants of Pennsylvania and Territories, October 28, 1701." The Avalon Project : Charter of Privileges Granted by William Penn, Esq. to the Inhabitants of Pennsylvania and Territories, October 28, 1701. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2014.

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