Statements (271)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_figure
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| gptkbp:advocated_for |
gptkb:peaceful_coexistence
freedom of speech nonviolence religious freedom fair treatment of Native Americans |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:William_III_of_England
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Colony gptkb:King_Charles_II gptkb:United_Methodist_Church gptkb:George_Fox Quaker movement religious freedom treaty with the Lenape |
| gptkbp:belief |
the importance of education
inner light the equality of all people quaker principles |
| gptkbp:belongs_to |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
October 14, 1644
1644-10-14 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:London,_England
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| gptkbp:born |
October 14, 1644
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:London
1644 |
| gptkbp:challenges |
colonial authorities
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William_Penn_Jr.
gptkb:John_Penn gptkb:Hannah_Penn gptkb:Thomas_Penn gptkb:Richard_Penn gptkb:Letitia_Penn gptkb:Mary_Penn Margaret Penn |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_State_Capitol
gptkb:Penn_Treaty_Park William Penn Memorial in Philadelphia William Penn statue in Philadelphia |
| gptkbp:death_date |
July 30, 1718
1718-07-30 |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Sir_William_Penn
gptkb:Thomas_Penn gptkb:Richard_Penn gptkb:Letitia_Penn gptkb:Mary_Penn gptkb:Gulielma_Springett_Penn gptkb:Mary_Penn_Jr. gptkb:Thomas_Penn_Jr. Margaret Jasper William Penn III. |
| gptkbp:died |
July 30, 1718
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Bucks_County
gptkb:Pennsylvania 1718 |
| gptkbp:encouraged |
diversity in Pennsylvania
immigration to Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:envisioned |
a diverse society
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Philadelphia
gptkb:Penn's_Treaty_with_the_Indians the city of Philadelphia the first public library in America a democratic government Frame of Government for Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's government structure Philadelphia as the capital |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Sir_William_Penn
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
the first Quaker meeting in America |
| gptkbp:founded_in |
a model society
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| gptkbp:given_for |
the land of Pennsylvania by King Charles II
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:governor |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:has_a |
legacy of religious tolerance
close relationship with Native Americans family of prominent Quakers large land grant vision of a holy experiment |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:colonialism
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Penn
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Charter_of_Privileges
gptkb:Constitution_of_the_United_States American democracy |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:the_Enlightenment
gptkb:the_Glorious_Revolution gptkb:King_Charles_II gptkb:John_Locke gptkb:the_English_Civil_War gptkb:George_Fox the Quaker faith |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
the English nobility
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Gulielma_Springett
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| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:the_Church_of_England
|
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
his contributions to democracy in America
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| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
a holy experiment
a haven for Quakers |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
gptkb:Idaho
gptkb:Arkansas gptkb:California gptkb:Colorado gptkb:Connecticut gptkb:Delaware gptkb:Hawaii gptkb:Illinois gptkb:Indiana gptkb:Kentucky gptkb:Louisiana gptkb:Maine gptkb:Maryland gptkb:Missouri gptkb:New_Hampshire gptkb:New_Jersey gptkb:New_Mexico gptkb:New_York gptkb:North_America gptkb:Ohio gptkb:Oregon gptkb:Tennessee gptkb:Texas gptkb:Utah gptkb:Vermont gptkb:Virginia gptkb:Washington gptkb:West_Virginia gptkb:Alaska gptkb:Arizona gptkb:Massachusetts gptkb:Nevada gptkb:Wyoming gptkb:Montana gptkb:Rhode_Island |
| gptkbp:known_for |
religious tolerance
advocacy for peace Quaker beliefs founding Pennsylvania treaty with Native Americans establishment of a colony based on religious tolerance |
| gptkbp:legacy |
advocacy for peace
Pennsylvania's founding principles advocate for democracy historical significance in American history influence on religious tolerance promoter of religious tolerance Quaker values in governance cultural diversity in Pennsylvania influence on later American leaders inspiration for future American ideals cultural impact on Quakerism influence on American constitutional development |
| gptkbp:nationality |
English
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Frame_of_Government_of_Pennsylvania
The Great Law of Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Writer quaker quaker, politician, landowner |
| gptkbp:promoted |
gptkb:peaceful_coexistence
tolerance and diversity fair treatment of Native Americans peaceful coexistence with Native Americans |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:charter_from_King_Charles_II
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| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
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| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Pennsylvania |
| gptkbp:returned_to_england_to |
defend his colony
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| gptkbp:served_as |
gptkb:Governor
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| gptkbp:sought_to_implement |
a system of fair laws
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Gulielma_Springett
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| gptkbp:supported |
democratic governance
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:culture gptkb:philosopher gptkb:social_reform gptkb:landowner gptkb:Author gptkb:Politician gptkb:diplomat gptkb:political_leaders gptkb:colonialism gptkb:Writer gptkb:humanitarian_aid gptkb:Entrepreneur public servant advocate for peace advocate for social justice advocate for civil rights historical figure in American history civic leader founder of a colony prolific writer visionary leader advocate for civil liberties pioneer of religious tolerance advocate for Native American rights advocate for the rights of the marginalized proponent of democracy historical reformer land speculator advocate for the rights of minorities founder of a city advocate for the abolition of slavery advocate for the separation of church and state influential figure in American history early American settler peace advocate community builder promoter of education early advocate for women's rights influential thinker colonial governor advocate for liberty advocate for the rights of the poor advocate for the rights of the oppressed philosophical thinker key figure in the establishment of Pennsylvania key figure in American history advocate for the rights of the disenfranchised advocate for the rights of the vulnerable influencer of the development of American social justice. influential in the establishment of the United States influencer of the development of civil rights in America founder of the first representative assembly in America author of several works on governance influencer of the development of American humanitarianism founder of Philadelphia founder of the first city plan in America influencer of American constitutional development influencer of American political thought influencer of the American Revolution influencer of the Enlightenment in America influencer of the development of American culture influencer of the development of American ethics influencer of the development of American identity influencer of the development of American law influencer of the development of American values key figure in the Quaker movement influencer of the development of American democracy member of the Society of Friends promoter of fair treatment of Indigenous peoples promoter of the concept of a social contract promoter of the idea of a compassionate society promoter of the idea of a government by consent promoter of the idea of a just society promoter of the idea of a moral society promoter of the idea of a peaceful society proponent of land rights for settlers involved in the establishment of the first public library in America influencer of the development of American philosophy key figure in the development of the American colonies influencer of the development of American federalism influencer of the development of American spirituality |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the early Quaker movement
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| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
gptkb:education
tolerance tolerance and equality |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:Christ_Church,_Oxford
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| gptkbp:was_executed_by |
his beliefs
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| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:the_Enlightenment
gptkb:George_Fox |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
colonial politics
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his diplomatic skills
his writings on government |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:Frame_of_Government_of_Pennsylvania
gptkb:The_Frame_of_Government_of_Pennsylvania gptkb:No_Cross,_No_Crown Some Fruits of Solitude A Persuasive to Moderation the Frame of Government |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:organization
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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