James Oglethorpe

(1696–1785) Military Personnel Kingdom of Great Britain

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James Oglethorpe was a military personnel from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for Tenure and sustainable use.

Quick Facts About James Oglethorpe

Born: December 22, 1696
Died: June 30, 1785
Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession: Military Personnel
Notable works: Tenure and sustainable use

About James Oglethorpe

Lieutenant-General James Edward Oglethorpe was a British army officer, Tory politician and colonial administrator best known for founding the Province of Georgia in British North America. As a social reformer, he hoped to resettle Britain's "worthy poor" in the New World, initially focusing on those in debtors' prisons.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the Royal Society

Quotes by James Oglethorpe

If We allow Slaves, we act against the very Principles by which we associated together, which was to relieve the distressed.

James Oglethorpe

Principles

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