Delaware was founded by a man named Peter Minuit in the year 1638 to promote Christianity and to enrich themselves of new land. He purchased the land in the year 1628. It was formed by the three lower counties of Pennsylvania to provide oceanic access for Pennsylvania. The passage was used for many things such as transporting goods. Peter was born on august 5th, 1580 and died in 1638.
The picture above is an illustration of how he was described.