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Because his name was Roger and he found Rhode Island. So he could name it whatever he wanted. So obvioiusly he named it after himself.
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What was the name of the founder of Rhode Island?
Roger Williams.
What is the name of the person who founded Rhode Island?
Roger Williams.
Where did Providence of Rhode Island get its name?
Providence Plantations was given its name by Roger Williams.
How did Roger Williams come up with the name Rhode Island?
no one really knows, but rhode island means red island in dutch
What important people were from colonial Rhode Island?
Roger Williams, and Anne Hutchinson.
What was the mans name that founded the colony of Rhode Island?
No one found it, but Roger Williams was the leader.
After leaving Massachusetts he founded a new colony that eventually would become Rhode Island full name?
Roger Williams did.
What religion was celebrated in Rhode island?
Roger Williams (I think that's his name) was one of the Englishmen who first practiced the Baptist faith.
What were the names of the colonies in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island was originally founded as two separate colonies: Providence Plantations and Rhode Island. Providence Plantations was established by Roger Williams in 1636, while the Colony of Rhode Island was formed in 1663 when it received its royal charter. The two were united in 1707 under the name "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations."
Roger Williams founded a religious settlement in a state later know as what?
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. "and Providence Plntations" was recently dropped ffrom the State's official name.
What did roger Williams name his town?
Roger Williams named his town Providence. He founded it in 1636 as a place for individuals seeking religious freedom and separation of church and state. The name "Providence" reflects his belief that God had provided him with a safe haven. The settlement later became part of the colony of Rhode Island.
What is the official name of Rhode Island?
"State of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations".
