William Penn

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William Penn (14 October 1644-30 July 1718) was an English colonial leader. He was given what would become the US state of Pennsylvania by King Charles II as a debt to his father. Penn was a member of the Religious Society of Friends.

Penn and his wife were made honorary United States citizens in 1984 by US President Ronald Reagan.


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