William Penn (1644-1718) was a
leading figure of the English Quakers and founder of the American
colony, Pennsylvania.
William Penn was a tireless writer who expounded
his theories on religious tolerance and the Quaker ideals in books,
essays, and pamphlets written throughout the course of his life.
Involved in the politics of England
and the colonies, William Penn traveled back and forth between both places, often
embroiled in the controversies of the day.
Included here is a complete
biography of William Penn.