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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin · Character

Governor Denny

Pennsylvania governor who clashed with Franklin over proprietary issues.

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Also known as Denny

First appearance: xv quarrels with the proprietary governors

Governor Denny first appears in 0018 xv quarrels with the proprietary governors.

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