Hannah Callowhill Penn
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. She served as acting proprietor from 1712 until her death in 1726.
Hannah Callowhill Penn | |
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An 18th century portrait of Hannah Callowhill Penn | |
| Acting Proprietor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1712 – December 30, 1726 | |
| Preceded by | William Penn |
| Succeeded by | John Penn |
| De facto First Lady of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1696 – 20 July 1716 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hannah Margaret Callowhill 11 February 1671 Bristol, England |
| Died | 20 December 1726 (aged 55) London, England |
| Spouse | William Penn (1696-1716) |
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