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William Penn was a 17th-century English writer and religious thinker. William Penn was an English writer, theologian, religious thinker, and influential Quaker who founded the Province of Pennsylvania. An advocate of democracy and religious freedom, Penn was known for his amicable relations and successful treaties with the Lenape native peoples who had resided in present-day Pennsylvania prior to European colonisation there. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
  • Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship

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