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What is the official name of the colony of Georgia?
The official name for the colony of Georgia was the Province of Georgia. General James Oglethorpe received a charter from George II in 1732. The colony was named after King George. Oglethorpe started the colony as a haven for debtors.
Why was the colony of Georgia so named?
It was named Georgia after King George II.
Who was the colony of Georgia named for?
King George II
How did the colony Georgia get its name?
From King George II of England
The colony of Georgia was named in honor of?
King George II
Which group of people was the colony of Georgia founded?
King George
Was Georgia a royal proprietary or joint stock colony?
Georgia was a proprietary colony and had a corporate charter, which was a grant signed by George II in April, 1732.
Why was this name given to the colony Georgia?
It's named after King George.
Who was George Oglethorpe?
He was an English social reformer who founded the Georgia Colony.
Was George Washington ever the governor of Georgia?
No. He was never governor of Georgia , nor of any state or colony,
Was george Walton a british monarch when Georgia became a royal colony?
No. He was the first governor of the state Georgia.
What was the motive by the founders for the colony of Georgia?
In 1732, James Oglethorpe was given a charter from King George II to create a new colony which he would name Georgia.
