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William Penn was born in England on October 14, 1644. His father was a famous admiral in the British navy.

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William Penn became a Quaker when he was 23 years old. In 1647, George Fox founded the Religious Society of Friends.

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Quakers believed in living simple lives. They believed in peace and treating others fairly. They also thought all people were created equal. Quaker Meeting House

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When William Penns father died, King Charles II owed him money. So to pay off the debt, the king gave William land in America. This was called the Charter of 1681.

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Penn wanted to name the new colony Sylvania which means woods. The king wanted William to name it after his father. They compromised and called it Pennsylvania.

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In 1682, Penn wrote Pennsylvanias first constitution called the First Frame of Government. It made sure that everyone had freedom of religion.

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William Penn came to Pennsylvania for the first time in 1682. He sailed on the ship Welcome. About 1/3 of the people aboard the ship died from smallpox on the journey.

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Penn treated the Native Americans living in Pennsylvania fairly. He wanted to be friends with them, and they respected him for that.

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William Penn lived at Pennsbury Manor while he was in America.

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Penn designed the city of Philadelphia. It means the city of brotherly love.

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William Penn died on July 30, 1718.