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John Winthrop

(1588–1649) Politician

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John Winthrop was a politician, best known for Life and letters of John Winthrop.

Quick Facts About John Winthrop

Born
January 22, 1588
Died
March 26, 1649
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Life and letters of John Winthrop

About John Winthrop

John Winthrop was an English Puritan lawyer and a leading figure in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the second major settlement in New England following Plymouth Colony. Winthrop led the first large wave of colonists from England in 1630 and served as governor for 12 of the colony's first 20 years. His writings and vision of the colony as a Puritan "city upon a hill" dominated New England colonial development, influencing the governments and religions of neighboring colonies in addition to those of Massachusetts.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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