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...

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Published in:	Georgia Historical Quarterly Vol. 110; no. 2; pp. 217 - 237
Main Author:	SWEET, JULIE ANNE
Format:	Article
Published:	Georgia Historical Society 2026
Subjects:	Biography (Literary form) Indigenous peoples British colonies Benevolence Historiography History of colonies British military Georgia
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost