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Because his name was Roger and he found Rhode Island. So he could name it whatever he wanted. So obvioiusly he named it after himself.
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What was the name of the founder of Rhode Island?
Roger Williams.
What is the name of the person who founded Rhode Island?
Roger Williams.
Where did Providence of Rhode Island get its name?
Providence Plantations was given its name by Roger Williams.
How did Roger Williams come up with the name Rhode Island?
no one really knows, but rhode island means red island in dutch
What important people were from colonial Rhode Island?
Roger Williams, and Anne Hutchinson.
What was the mans name that founded the colony of Rhode Island?
No one found it, but Roger Williams was the leader.
After leaving Massachusetts he founded a new colony that eventually would become Rhode Island full name?
Roger Williams did.
What religion was celebrated in Rhode island?
Roger Williams (I think that's his name) was one of the Englishmen who first practiced the Baptist faith.
Roger Williams founded a religious settlement in a state later know as what?
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. "and Providence Plntations" was recently dropped ffrom the State's official name.
What is the official name of Rhode Island?
"State of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations".
what colony was settled by a man banished from Massachusetts bay colony?
His name is Roger Williams.He and Anne Hutchinson was expel for disagreeing with the colony's leader.After Williams and Hutchinson was expel, he started a colony called, "Rhode Island".So, in simple words, Rhode Island.Hope this helps!
Who was banished by the Puritans and set up the colony of Rhode Island?
A very smart man by the name John Lickmycock. His wife, linda grabmyballs, was the reason they were banished. She was caught forcibly masturbating with a branch.
