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Delaware is actually taken from the name of the first Governor of Virginia, Lord De La Warr. A Virginia explorer named it after the Lord in order to curry favor with the great man. Ironically, he never entered the state.
Thomas Hutchinson was the governor of Massachusetts and the other two loyalists are Jonathan Boucher, a religious leader and Lord Dunmore, governor of Virginia.
The honors named after the first governor of Virginia, who was also the first governor of the Virginia Colony, often refer to "Lord Botetourt" or "John Smith," but the most prominent figure is Patrick Henry. He served as the first post-colonial governor from 1776 to 1779. Various buildings, schools, and counties have been named in honor of his contributions to American independence and governance.
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Yes, the colony of Delaware was named after the Virginia governor, Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr. He served as the governor of the Virginia Colony in the early 17th century. The name "Delaware" is derived from the title "Lord de la Warr," which was used to honor him, particularly after he played a significant role in the early colonization efforts in the area.
Answer in 1638 founded by Peter MinuitDelaware was founded as a colony by Peter Minuit in 1638. Delaware was named after Lord de la Warr, a governor of the Virginia colony.
Lord De La Warr was governor of Jamestown in 1610.