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What Happened on October 29, 1682

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Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

William Penn lands at what is now Chester, Pennsylvania

English Philosopher and Founder of Pennsylvania William Penn
English Philosopher and Founder of Pennsylvania
William Penn

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  • Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, French historian (d. 1761)

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