Penn
Sir William, 1621–70, English admiral.
his son, William, 1644–1718, English Quaker: founder of Pennsylvania 1682.
Other definitions for Penn. (2 of 2)
Pennsylvania.
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William Penn, published in England his frame of government for the colony of Pennsylvania.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThere were now many rich and clever people among them besides William Penn, who was a scholar and a preacher.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies | H. A. (Hlne Adeline) GuerberWilliam Penn says of him: "The most awful, living, reverent frame I ever felt or beheld was his in prayer."
George Fox | George FoxHe then travels down across the very country which Friends afterwards settled under the leadership of William Penn.
George Fox | George FoxWilliam Penn was one of the best and wisest rulers that had to do with the settlement of our country.
The Greater Republic | Charles Morris
British Dictionary definitions for Penn (1 of 2)
/ (pɛn) /
Irving. 1917–2009, US photographer, noted for his portraits and his innovations in colour photography
William. 1644–1718, English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania
British Dictionary definitions for Penn. (2 of 2)
Pennsylvania
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