William Penn - George Hodges

William Penn

By George Hodges

  • Release Date: 2011-04-01
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Description

Biography of the Quaker proprietor of the colony of Pennsylvania. According to Wikipedia: "William Penn (October 14, 1644 – July 30, 1718) was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder and "absolute proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an early champion of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful treaties with the Lenape Indians. Under his direction, the city of Philadelphia was planned and developed."