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Who found Delaware?

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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).

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Peter Minuit, since he wanted to find more land for religious reasons.He was very religious.

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