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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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What two states did William penn found?

Pennsylvania & Delaware


Did William Penn find Delaware?

No, although you may be asking about whether he "founded" (originated, became its first leader) Delaware, rather than whether he found (located, discovered) it. Penn is best known for founding Pennsylvania. But Penn was involved with Delaware's history. He did not discover it (Henry Hudson and several Dutch explorers are generally credited with that); he also did not found it-- as mentioned, the first rulers of Delaware were the Dutch. But Penn was later involved in a 1682 dispute with Lord Baltimore over who would control and govern Delaware.


What was the wildlife in Colonial Delaware?

There were many different types of wildlife which was found in colonial Delaware. These animals included deer, raccoons, opossums, muskrats, fox, and various wildfowl varieties.


When did peter minuet find Delaware?

Peter Minuet found Deleware with Swedish colonists in 1638.


What are the important land and water forms in delaware?

In Delaware, some important landforms include the Piedmont Plateau in the northern part of the state, the Atlantic Coastal Plain along the eastern shore, and the Delaware River Estuary in the southern region. Water forms in Delaware include the Delaware River, which serves as a major waterway for the state, and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, which connects the Delaware River with the Chesapeake Bay. These land and water forms play crucial roles in shaping the geography, ecology, and economy of Delaware.