A distinguished naval commander, he was knighted and made commissioner of the navy after the Restoration. As Samuel Pepys’ superior, he is frequently mentioned in the Diary. He was the father of the Quaker William Penn.
A distinguished naval commander, he was knighted and made commissioner of the navy after the Restoration. As Samuel Pepys’ superior, he is frequently mentioned in the Diary. He was the father of the Quaker William Penn.