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William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania and Champion of Religious Freedom
| Full Name | William Penn |
| Born | October 14, in London, England |
| Died | July 30, at age 73 in Berkshire, England |
| Spouse | Gulielma Maria Springett (m.
–) |
| Children | 8, including William Jr. and John |
| Known for | Founding the Province of Pennsylvania |
| Education | Chigwell School, Christ Church, Oxford |
| Religion | Quakerism |
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Early Life and Spiritual Awakening
William Penn was born in to distinguished naval officer Sir William Penn.
As a young man, Penn attended Oxford University. However, he was expelled in for his controversial religious views that disagreed with the Anglican Church.
William penn biography quakers religion
This set him on a path to finding his true spiritual home with the Quakers.
The Quaker faith resonated deeply with Penn. He was moved by their beliefs in pacifism, equality, and religious tolerance. This was the driving force in his life, inspiring his later visio