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Hannah Margaret Penn ( née Callowhill; 11 February 1671 – 20 December 1726) was an Anglo-American governor. The second wife of Pennsylvania founder William Penn, she effectively administered the Province of Pennsylvania for six years after her husband suffered a series of strokes, and then for another eight years after her husband's death.
Mar 8, 2022 · Three centuries ago, Hannah Callowhill Penn smashed the glass ceiling with business acumen, diplomatic sensitivity, Quaker values and a dainty curtsy. She became Pennsylvania’s first —...
Learn about the life and achievements of Hannah Callowhill Penn, the second wife of William Penn and the only woman to serve as Pennsylvania's governor. She managed the colony's finances, settled a land dispute with Maryland, and received honorary citizenship from the U.S.
Learn about the second wife of William Penn and the first female governor of Pennsylvania. Explore primary and secondary sources from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's collection.
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Hannah Margaret Penn was an Anglo-American governor. The second wife of Pennsylvania founder William Penn, she effectively administered the Province of Pennsylvania for six years after her husband suffered a series of strokes, and then for another eight years after her husband's death.
Mar 6, 2024 · Hannah Callowhill Penn, William Penn’s wife, effectively administered the Province of Pennsylvania for six years and, like her husband, devoted her life to the pursuit of peace and justice.
Hannah Callowhill Penn, 1671-1726. Photo credit - Wikipedia. Pennsylvania’s first and only official woman leader served as acting proprietor of the Province for 14 years. Born in Bristol, England, to a family of wealthy Quaker merchants.
