James Oglethorpe: A Biographical Overview.
This article focuses on the life, legacy, and historiography of James Edward Oglethorpe, the British military officer and philanthropist who co-founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. It highlights Oglethorpe’s role in establishing Georgia as a refuge for the "worthy poor," his leadership in the colo...
| Publicado en: | Georgia Historical Quarterly Vol. 110; no. 2; pp. 217 - 237 |
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2026
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