Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr

Timeline

1. 1577–1602Wherwell, Hampshire · HampshireBorn into an English noble family, succeeded as 3rd Baron De La Warr in 1602, building political capital through court and local affairs.
2. 1609–1610London · LondonAfter the Second Charter of 1609 he became a major shareholder and councilor of the Virginia Company, and when the colony neared collapse after the starving time he decided to go personally to North America to save the enterprise.
3. 1610–1618Jamestown · JamestownArrived at Jamestown in June 1610, restored military discipline, expanded fortifications and pushed inland expansion; made several crossings between England and America 1611–1618, generally maintaining colonial order; his title later became the source of the names Delaware River and Delaware State.