Historical Events tagged with "land charter"

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Politics & Government

Charter Granted to Ohio Company by King George II

May 19th, 1749 275 years ago

King George II granted the Ohio Company a substantial charter that encompassed a large tract of land around the forks of the Ohio River. This charter was a significant endorsement of colonial expansion into the frontier regions of North America at a time of growing interest in westward expansion. The company aimed to develop the region and exploit its resources, which would ultimately lead to increased settlement and economic activity.

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Politics & Government

Charter Granted to William Penn by Charles II

March 4th, 1681 344 years ago

Charles II granted a land charter to William Penn, giving him ownership of a tract of land in North America. This land would later be named Pennsylvania. The charter was part of a payment owed to Penn's father, an admiral, and was rooted in the English monarchy’s dealings with land in the New World. The charter allowed Penn to establish a colony for religious freedom and prosperity.

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