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John Winthrop (January 12, 1588 [a] – March 26, 1649) 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.
John Winthrop (born January 22 [January 12, Old Style], 1588, Edwardstone, Suffolk, England—died April 5 [March 26], 1649, Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony [U.S.]) was the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the chief figure among the Puritan founders of New England.
Jan 14, 2021 · John Winthrop (l. c. 1588-1649 CE) was an English lawyer best known as the Puritan leader of the first large wave of the Great Migration of Puritans from England to North America in 1630 CE and governor...
Apr 10, 2005 · Learn about John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and a leading figure in the Puritan movement. Discover his vision of a "city upon a hill," his role in the Great Migration, and his impact on the early history of New England.
John Winthrop, (born Jan. 22, 1588, Edwardstone, Suffolk, Eng.—died April 5, 1649, Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony), American colonial political leader, first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Sep 5, 2023 · Learn about John Winthrop, a wealthy English lawyer who became a Puritan and led the first ships of the Winthrop Fleet to America in 1630. Find out his role in the establishment, growth, and governance of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and his vision of a "city on a hill".
A comprehensive overview of the life and legacy of John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and a central figure in shaping New England society in the 17th century. Find sources on his background, sermon, governance, and family.
