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Signing of the Charter

When
4 March 1681
Where
Territory of the grant
Part of
Granting of the Charter of Pennsylvania to William Penn

Charles II signed the charter on 4 March 1681, granting William Penn the territory to settle debts owed to his father.

The King signed the document on 4 March 1681, erecting the country into a Province and Seigniorie called Pensilvania. This act settled the generational debt owed to Admiral Sir William Penn and established the colony as a feudal estate for the Penn family.

Sources

  1. William Penn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  2. Province of Pennsylvania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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