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Sir William Penn Collection

Sir William Penn was a prominent English admiral and politician in the 17th century

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admiral's, 1811 Creator: Charles Turner

Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admiral's, 1811 Creator: Charles Turner
Admiral William Pen (Penn); one of Cromwells Admirals, 1811. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Admiral Penn (engraving)

Admiral Penn (engraving)
961572 Admiral Penn (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Penn (1621-1670). English admiral and politician who took Jamaica from the Spaniards

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians (litho)

Penns Treaty with the Indians (litho)
3622805 Penns Treaty with the Indians (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penns Treaty with the Indians)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: 'Penn had an interview with the Secretary of State'(engraving)

"Penn had an interview with the Secretary of State"(engraving)
3656013 " Penn had an interview with the Secretary of State" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (chromolitho)

William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (chromolitho)
1094417 William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians (engraving)

Penns Treaty with the Indians (engraving)
3103314 Penns Treaty with the Indians (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penns Treaty with the Indians)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Penns Assembly-House (engraving)

Penns Assembly-House (engraving)
727884 Penns Assembly-House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penns Assembly-House)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving)

William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving)
5997406 William Penns treaty with the North American Indians, 1682 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: The home of Sir William Penn (coloured engraving)

The home of Sir William Penn (coloured engraving)
585647 The home of Sir William Penn (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of Sir William Penn, Royal Navy admiral)

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Death of Van Tromp, 10 August 1653, (c1880)

Death of Van Tromp, 10 August 1653, (c1880). Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (23 April 1598 - 10 August 1653) was an officer and later admiral in the Dutch navy

Background imageSir William Penn Collection: Sir William Penn (mezzotint)

Sir William Penn (mezzotint)
XJF476256 Sir William Penn (mezzotint) by Place, Francis (1647-1728) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Penn (1621-1670)



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Sir William Penn was a prominent English admiral and politician in the 17th century. He played a key role in the British navy, serving as a commander during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and later becoming an influential member of Parliament. Known for his strategic prowess and leadership skills, Sir William Penn was instrumental in shaping England's naval power and defending its interests on the high seas. His legacy lives on through his descendants, including his son William Penn who founded Pennsylvania, leaving a lasting impact on both British history and American colonization. Sir William Penn's contributions to maritime warfare and political diplomacy continue to be remembered and celebrated today.