Who was he? James Oglethorpe (1696–1785) was a British general, philanthropist, and Member of Parliament. He is best remembered as the founder of the colony of Georgia in North America (1733).
Who was he? James Oglethorpe (1696–1785) was a British general, philanthropist, and Member of Parliament. He is best remembered as the founder of the colony of Georgia in North America (1733).