James Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia for the purpose of creating a refuge for England's poor (especially those facing debtor's prisons), as well as Protestant, non-English settlers escaping religious persecution.
To have a fresh start for a new colony.
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James Oglethorpe
James Oglethorpe.
Georgia Colony
1783
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to make money
To have a fresh start for a new colony.
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James Oglethorpe was the leader in the colony of Georgia.
James Oglethorpe was the founder of the colony of Georgia. His name begins with the letter O.
It was chartered by the king. He took debtors to that colony to find jobs and pay off their debt to the king. Today that colony is known as Georgia.
i'm pretty sure it was to give debtors a new start
The founder of the Georgia colony is James Oglethorpe. === ===
John Oglethorpe was born on December 22, 1696. He was an English soldier, philanthropist, and founder of the Colony of Georgia in America. Oglethorpe played a significant role in the early development of the colony and advocated for the humane treatment of debtors. His vision for Georgia included it as a place for the impoverished to start anew.
James Oglethorpe