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 (381 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 8.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 22,056 | $160,000 | 365$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 22,056 | $160,000 | 365$ |
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Hungary:
William Penn arrived in 1682 to establish Pennsylvania, finding Swedish and Finnish farmers living peacefully with the Lenape Indians.
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Andorra:
William Penn was an admiral of the British Royal Navy and the founder of Pennsylvania.
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Jamaica:
Admiral William Penn invaded Jamaica in 1655.
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Suriname:
William Penn's colonization project 'Zoar' served as an example for van den Brandhof's ideas.
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