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James Edward Oglethorpe (22 December 1696 – 30 June 1785) was a British soldier, Member of Parliament, and philanthropist, and the founder of the Province of Georgia in what was then colonial-era British America.
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Dec 2, 2003 · Learn about the life and achievements of James Oglethorpe, the visionary, social reformer, and military leader who founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. Find out how he conceived of and implemented his plan to create a new colony for the worthy poor, how he led the expedition of settlers, and how he directed the economic and political development of Georgia.
Mar 29, 2024 · James Edward Oglethorpe (born December 22, 1696, London, England—died June 30/July 1, 1785, Cranham Hall, Essex, England) was an English army officer, philanthropist, and founder of the British colony of Georgia in America. Educated at the University of Oxford, he entered the army in 1712 and joined the Austrian army fighting the Turks in 1717.
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Nov 2, 2023 · Explore Georgia history through the story of Georgia's most famous founding father, James Edward Oglethorpe. The biographical materials in this exhibit tell the story of Oglethorpe's life with an emphasis on the founding of America's thirteenth colony.
Jun 11, 2018 · J ames Oglethorpe was an English general and member of Parliament (the British legislative body) who obtained a grant to start a colony for debtors (those who cannot pay their bills). He named this North American colony Georgia.
Nov 2, 2023 · Brief Biography. Eleanor and Theophilus Oglethorpe welcomed their 10th and last child, James Edward, into the world on December 22, 1696. Oglethorpe grew up in a well-connected, wealthy English family with controversial ties to the Jacobite movement.
Details. Terms of Use. James Oglethorpe defended the new colony of Georgia militarily, holding the titles of general and commander in chief. Courtesy of Georgia Info, Digital Library of Georgia. James Oglethorpe. Colonial Figures. Harriet Powers. Artists. A More Perfect Union.
