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I chose william penn because of philadelphia history because with out william penn. Philadephia would be off the map gone would not existed. I read an article is on his charcter We must remember that Penn was also a member of the landed gentry, and that despite his true interest in (relative) democracy and religious toleration, he was 'proprietor' of his Pennsylvania manor. As such, he held--and wanted to hold-- much control in how land was gained and dispersed, how the city was plotted and populated, how it's government, laws, public institutions were set up. He did not have quite as much control as the modern Simcity player though, and had to revise plans and bicker with his purchasers constantly. Though that a pacifist Quaker, and religious and political liberal, was given 45,000 acres of land to do with as he pleased says something of his considerable political skills (and well-placed position). and i think it is wonderful how he found philadelphia and his charcter. He solve and help make this wonderful city but not alone.