Plaque

William Penn - Rickmansworth

Inscription

Here William Penn (1644 - 1718) Quaker statesman and man of vision, founder of Pennsylvania and planner of Philadelphia, friend of the Indians, crusader for civil and religious liberty, designer of European peace, resided for five years after his marriage to Gulielma Maria Springett (1644 - 1694).

The stone above this tablet from Pennsbury, Pennsylvania, the ancient home of William Penn on the Delaware River, was presented by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission who are the custodians of the property.

Site: William Penn - Rickmansworth (1 memorial)

WD3, High Street Rickmansworth, 46, Basing House, The Three Rivers Museum

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Penn - Rickmansworth

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William Penn

Quaker leader and founder of Pennsylvania. Born in the Liberty of the Tower. ...

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Gulielma Maria Springett

First wife of William Penn. Born in Sussex. Married 1672 and had three sons a...

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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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