John Penn

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John Penn is the name of:

  • John Penn ("the American") (1700–1746), Pennsylvania proprietor, the only son of William Penn born in America
  • John Penn (governor) (1729–1795), colonial governor of Pennsylvania, grandson of William Penn, son of Richard Penn, Sr.
  • John Penn (writer) (1760–1834), another grandson of William Penn, known as "John of Stoke", son of Thomas Penn
  • John Penn (delegate) (1741–1788), Continental Congressman from North Carolina, signer of the Declaration of Independence
  • John Penn (engineer) (1805–1875), British marine engine engineer, invented lignum vitae bearing for propellor shafts, twice president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
  • John Penn (UK politician) (1848–1903), MP for Lewisham 1891–1903
  • John Penn (architect) (1921–2007), British architect
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