Pittsburgh was not given to William Pitt directly; instead, it was named in his honor. The city was founded in 1758 during the French and Indian War and was named after William Pitt the Elder, who was the British Prime Minister at the time and a supporter of British colonial expansion. The name reflects his influence and contributions rather than a direct transfer of land.
It was named in Honor of William Pitt.
It was named for William Pitt the Elder in 1758.
General John Forbes. He named the city for William Pitt the Elder.
John Forbes named the town in 1758 for William Pitt the Elder
William Pitt was a UK Prime Minister.
In 1758 by General John Forbes in honor of Sir William Pitt.
The city of Pittsburgh celebrated their 250th Aniversary in 2008. Pittsburgh was founded in 1758 by General John Forbes. He named the area for William Pitt the Elder.
When General John Forbes came to the area in 1758, he named it for William Pitt the Elder.
He was born with the name William Bradley Pitt.
If you are referring to the same William Pitt who is Brad and Doug Pitt's dad, he is Christian.
his full name is William Bradley Pitt
William Pitt.