Sir Gabriel Martineau is the founder of The Colony. Sir Gabriel Martineau (1673 - after 1733) - English wealthy inventor, designer, Founder of Colony , where he spent much of his life. According to official figures, he died in a fire in 1733. He designed Martineau Square in Highfield and has created a network of underground tunnels under that same town. Martineau was a man of very devout and caring.