William Penn

Summary

William Penn is a human^[1]. Born in Bristol^[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1621^[3]. He passed away in Walthamstow^[4]. He died on September 16, 1670^[5]. He worked as a naval officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• William Penn was born in Bristol^[2].
• William Penn passed away in Walthamstow^[4].
• William Penn was born on April 23, 1621^[3].
• William Penn died on September 16, 1670^[5].
• William Penn is buried at St Mary the Virgin Churchyard^[9].
• William Penn's father was Giles Penn^[10].
• William Penn's mother was Joan Gilbert^[11].
• William Penn was married to Margaret Jasper^[12].
• A child of William Penn was William Penn^[13].
• A child of William Penn was Margaret Penn^[14].
• A child of William Penn was Richard Penn^[15].
• A child of William Penn was NN Penn^[16].
• William Penn held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[17].
• William Penn's professions included naval officer^[6].
• William Penn's professions included politician^[7].
• William Penn held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[18].
• William Penn held the position of English Commander of Jamaica^[19].
• William Penn held the position of Member of the April 1660 Parliament^[20].
• William Penn held the position of Member of the 1661-79 Parliament^[21].
• William Penn received the Knight Bachelor^[22].
• William Penn was a member of Cavalier Parliament^[23].
• William Penn is recorded as male^[24].
• William Penn's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• William Penn's Commons category is recorded as William Penn (Royal Navy officer)^[26].
• William Penn's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Penn was born in Bristol^[2]. He was born on April 23, 1621^[3]. His father was Giles Penn^[10]. His mother was Joan Gilbert^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[18], English Commander of Jamaica^[19], Member of the April 1660 Parliament^[20], and Member of the 1661-79 Parliament^[21].

Recognition

William Penn received the Knight Bachelor^[22].

Personal Life

Among William Penn's spouses was Margaret Jasper^[12]. Children include he^[13], a philosopher^[28], 1644–1718^[29], of Kingdom of England^[30], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[31]; Margaret Penn^[14], 1648–1718^[32]; Richard Penn^[15]; and NN Penn^[16].

Death and Burial

William Penn died on September 16, 1670^[5]. He passed away in Walthamstow^[4]. He is buried at St Mary the Virgin Churchyard^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William Penn include Pennsylvania^[33], an U.S. state^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1787^[36].

Why It Matters

William Penn ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

Entities named for him include Pennsylvania^[33], an U.S. state^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1787^[36].

FAQs

Where was William Penn born?

William Penn's place of birth was Bristol^[2].

Where did William Penn die?

William Penn passed away in Walthamstow^[4].

Who were William Penn's parents?

William Penn's father was Giles Penn^[10]. William Penn's mother was Joan Gilbert^[11].

Who was William Penn married to?

William Penn's spouses include Margaret Jasper^[12].

What did William Penn do for work?

William Penn worked as naval officer^[6] and politician^[7].

What awards did William Penn receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor^[22].