William Penn : English Writer, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Thinker, Founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, an Early Advocate of Democracy and Religious Freedom

October 14, 1644 — July 30, 1718

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An English writer and religious thinker belonging to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, a North American colony of England. He was an early advocate of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful treaties with the Lenape Native Americans.

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October 14, 1644

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July 30, 1718

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