William Penn
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William Penn
Summary
William Penn is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1644[3]. He passed away in Ruscombe[4]. He died on July 30, 1718[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], entrepreneur[7], theologian[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,745 views/month, #5,952 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Penn was born in London[2].
- William Penn passed away in Ruscombe[4].
- William Penn was born on October 14, 1644[3].
- William Penn was born on October 14, 1644[12].
- William Penn died on July 30, 1718[5].
- William Penn died on July 30, 1718[13].
- William Penn is buried at Jordans Friends Burial Ground[14].
- William Penn's father was William Penn[15].
- William Penn's mother was Margaret Jasper[16].
- Among William Penn's spouses was Gulielma Springett Penn[17].
- William Penn was married to Hannah Callowhill Penn[18].
- A child of William Penn was Richard Penn[19].
- A child of William Penn was John Penn[20].
- A child of William Penn was Thomas Penn[21].
- A child of William Penn was William Penn[22].
- A child of William Penn was Margaretta Penn[23].
- A child of William Penn was Letitia Penn[24].
- William Penn held citizenship in Kingdom of England[25].
- William Penn's professions included philosopher[6].
- William Penn's professions included entrepreneur[7].
- William Penn worked as a theologian[8].
- William Penn worked as a politician[9].
- William Penn worked as a writer[10].
- William Penn worked as a Colonial proprietor[26].
- William Penn's education included a stint at Christ Church[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1644-10-14[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1718-07-30[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3d2e49e9-76c5-497a-b827-c0e4f2c34a48[32]
Body
Origins and Family
William Penn was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1644[3]. His father was he[15]. His mother was Margaret Jasper[16].
Education
Educated at Christ Church[27], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1546[35], headquartered in Oxford[36] and Chigwell School[37], an independent school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1629[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], entrepreneur[7], theologian[8], politician[9], writer[10], and Colonial proprietor[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[41], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43] and honorary citizen of the United States[44], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1963[47].
Personal Life
Spouses include Gulielma Springett Penn[17], 1644–1694[48] and Hannah Callowhill Penn[18], a founder[49], 1671–1726[50], awarded the honorary citizen of the United States[51]. Children include Richard Penn[19], 1706–1771[52], of United States[53]; John Penn[20], 1700–1746[54]; Thomas Penn[21], a businessperson[55], 1702–1775[56], of Kingdom of Great Britain[57]; William Penn[22], 1681–1720[58], of United States[59]; Margaretta Penn[23], 1704–1750[60]; and Letitia Penn[24], 1678–1746[61]. His religion is recorded as Quakers[62].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 30, 1718[5]. William Penn died in Ruscombe[4]. The cause of death was stroke[63]. Burial took place at Jordans Friends Burial Ground[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Penn include Pennsville[64], a township of New Jersey[65], in United States[66], founded in 1721[67] and Penn Township[68], a township of Pennsylvania[69], in United States[70].
Why It Matters
William Penn ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,745 views/month, #5,952 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
Entities named for him include Pennsville[64], a township of New Jersey[65], in United States[66], founded in 1721[67] and Penn Township[68], a township of Pennsylvania[69], in United States[70].
FAQs
Where was William Penn born?
William Penn's place of birth was London[2].
Where did William Penn die?
William Penn passed away in Ruscombe[4].
Who were William Penn's parents?
William Penn's father was William Penn[15]. William Penn's mother was Margaret Jasper[16].
Who was William Penn married to?
William Penn's spouses include Gulielma Springett Penn[17] and Hannah Callowhill Penn[18].
What did William Penn do for work?
William Penn worked as philosopher[6], entrepreneur[7], theologian[8], politician[9], and writer[10].
Where did William Penn go to school?
William Penn was educated at Christ Church[27] and Chigwell School[37].
What awards did William Penn receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[41] and honorary citizen of the United States[44].