William Penn
William Penn (1644-1718) was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of the Pennsylvania colony, recognized for his advocacy of religious freedom and democratic principles. His ideas on colonization influenced later projects, including Arend van den Brandhof's efforts to establish a similar agricultural colony in Suriname.
Born on Oct 14, 1644 (380 years old)
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William Penn's colonization project 'Zoar' served as an example for van den Brandhof's ideas.
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