William Penn

(1644-1718) founder of the state of Pennsylvania (famous for his peaceful dealings with the Indians and planning the city of Philadelphia)

William Penn (October 14, 1644 – July 30, 1718) was founder and "Absolute Proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future U.S. state of Pennsylvania. He was known as an early champion of democracy and religious freedom and famous for his treaty with the Lenape Indians.
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Noun
1. Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
(synonym) Penn
(hypernym) Friend, Quaker

n. William Penn (1644-1718), founder of the state of Pennsylvania (famous for his peaceful dealings with the Indians and planning the city of Philadelphia)