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Roger Williams ( c. 1603 – March 1683) [1] was an English-born New England Puritan minister, theologian, and author who founded Providence Plantations, which became the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and later the State of Rhode Island.
Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz; October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist.
Roger Williams was an English colonist in New England, founder of the colony of Rhode Island and pioneer of religious liberty. The son of a merchant tailor, he was a protégé of the jurist Sir Edward Coke and was educated at Cambridge.
Aug 25, 2015 · Roger Williams was a political and religious leader best remembered for his strong stance on the separation of church and state and founding the colony of Rhode Island.
This is the official channel for Roger Williams, the greatest-selling pianist in recording history, known worldwide as "Mr. Piano." His hit, Autumn Leaves was the greatest-selling piano...
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island and the first Baptist church in America. He was a controversial figure who championed separation of church and state and religious tolerance, but also faced banishment, disputes and criticism.
Learn how the Puritan minister originated a principle that remains contentious to this day—separation of church and state. Explore his conflict with the Massachusetts Bay Colony, his banishment, his flight and his vision of Rhode Island.
