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The Life of William Penn

William Penn (1644-1718) was a leading figure of the English Quakers and founder of the American colony, Pennsylvania.

Life of William Penn

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.

Early Life of William Penn

William Penn & the Quakers

William Penn & America

William Penn & Pennsylvania

To America and Back to England

Fight for Religious Tolerance

Problems in Pennsylvania

Later Years