William Penn
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About
Colonial Quaker leader whose strong beliefs in democracy and religious freedom led to the formation of the state of Pennsylvania. He directly helped plan and and develop the city of Philadelphia.
Before Fame
He lost all of his hair due to a case of pox when he was a child.
Trivia
In 1668 he was imprisoned in the Tower of London after writing a pamphlet criticizing the Catholic Church.
Family Life
His father, Sir William Penn, was a member of the House of Commons from 1660 to 1670.
Associated With
He read a lot of William Shakespeare for his studies.
