Founder of Virginia

Answer 1

The state of Viginia gets its name from Elizabeth I "Virgin Queen" as she never married.. its referred to as the Commonwealth of Virginia. As for when it became a state in america.... Some people might argue the point, but i would vote for John Smith. Michael Montagne

Answer 2

Virginia was founded by the London Company in 1607, though John Smith was one of the men aboard the ships that landed there. He is responsible for helping the colony to survive and become the first permanent settlement in the future United States.

Answer 3

The founders and leaders of Virginia were John Smith and John Rolfe. Also Sir Walter Raleigh and Lewis and Clark.

The London Colony had sent them to find gold and new land, and soon they had landed in what soon became Jamestown, Virginia.

Answer 4

For the state or the Commonwealth of Virginia that would be Patrick Henry.

Answer 5

Virginia was founded by the London Company 1624 as a Royal Colony.

Answer 6

It was John Smith, on May 14th, 1607.