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No, William Penn found Delaware.

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He discovered Delaware

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becaause he wanted to

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Why did peter minuit and new Sweden company find Delaware?

They felt like it


Who found Delaware?

The Delaware Colony was founded in 1638 by Peter Minuitand New Sweden Company. It was named for the river which was named for the governor of Virginia, Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr).


Did Peter Minuit or James Duke of York find New York?

Peter Minuit founded New York colony in the 1600's to 1700's But New York was named after the Duke of York


When did peter minuit find new york city?

peter minuit had found it in 1626 or 1624


Did peter minuit find new york?

Peter Minuit found New Amsterdam and was the first governor of New Sweden. Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Indians.


What was Peter Minuit's purpose?

To find New York


What colony did Henry Hudson find?

He founded the Delaware colony


How old was peter minuit when he died?

Peter Minuit was 57-58 years old when he died.


What happened in peter minuit's childhood?

He went to church instead of school, I think.


When did peter minuet find Delaware?

Peter Minuet found Deleware with Swedish colonists in 1638.


Where did they find Delaware?

Henry Hudson is credited with the discovery of the area which is now Delaware. In 1631, the first colony of Delaware was established. However, by 1632, that colony had been raided by natives, who killed all the settlers, and set fire to their buildings. In 1638, it was colonized by a Swedish group, then taken over by the Dutch. It was then taken over by the British, who seized the territory without a fight. Delaware was part of a land grant, given to Quaker, William Penn.


Who was the dutch leader who bought Manhattan island from local Indians?

Manhattan Island in New York (where you would find New York City)