William Penn

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  • Birthdate

    William Penn was born on October 14, 1644

  • Childood

    Attended Chigwell Grammar School, and then moved to Macroom Castle, Ireland because of the political climate.

  • College

    He enters the Christ Church College in Oxford.

  • Expelled

    Was expelled from Oxford University for holding his own services in his room instead of attending Chapel.

  • Religion

    He converts to a Quaker.

  • Pennsylvania

    William Penn founded the colony of Pennsylvania.

  • Ireland

    He travels to Ireland with his son William and Thomas Story, and preaches the Quaker doctrine to the people.

  • Death

    William Penn passed away from strokes and other illnesses.