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# Granville Penn

(1761–1844)   Writer

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Granville Penn was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Granville Penn

Born December 9, 1761

Died September 28, 1844

Profession Writer

## About Granville Penn

British author, and scriptural geologist... \| Granville Penn FSA was a British author, and scriptural geologist. He was a grandson of William Penn and a great-grandson of Admiral Sir William Penn.

##  Quotes by Granville Penn

> [Philosophers, if they have much imagination, are apt to let it loose as well as other people, and in such cases are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/granville-penn/philosophers-if-they-have-much-imagination-are-apt-to-let-it-loose-as/)

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