Oglethorpe

[ oh-guhl-thawrp ]

noun

1. James Edward, 1696–1785, British general: founder of the colony of Georgia.

Oglethorpe

/ ˈəʊɡəlˌθɔːp /

noun

1. OglethorpeJames Edward16961785MEnglishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: colonial administrator James Edward. 1696–1785, English general and colonial administrator; founder of the colony of Georgia (1733)

Example Sentences

During a long and active life that extended from 1698 to 1785, Oglethorpe had many experiences.

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James Oglethorpe, the first governor of Georgia, died in England, aged 97.

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And this brave fellow,” asked Mr. Archer, very quietly, “this Oglethorpe—how is he now?

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Oglethorpe lay in a low bed, one of several in a long garret of the inn.

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This territory was called Georgia, in honor of the king; and Oglethorpe, having assembled his colonists, sailed for America.

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