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Who was George Oglethorpe?

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He was an English social reformer who founded the Georgia Colony.

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Who founded the Georgia Colony?

It was found by James Oglethorpe.


What is James Oglethorpe's middle name?

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Who founded Georgia colony?

George II and James Edward Oglethorpe


When did King George II grant Oglethorpe and the Trustees the charter for the colony of Georgia?

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What year did King George II grant Oglethorpe his group charter for Georgia?

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Who or what was Georgia named after?

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The official name for the colony of Georgia was the Province of Georgia. General James Oglethorpe received a charter from George II in 1732. The colony was named after King George. Oglethorpe started the colony as a haven for debtors.


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The address of the Oglethorpe Public Library is: 115 Chatham Street, Oglethorpe, 31068 0425


Why was Georgia named after King George II of England?

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What were the Parents' names of James Oglethorpe?

James Oglethorpe father's name was Sir Theophilus Oglethorpe, of Godalming, Surrey and his mothers name is Mistress Eleanore Oglethorpe. His grandfather was Sutton Oglethorpe.