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John Winthrop

English leader of Massachusetts Bay Colony (1587–1649)

For other people named John Winthrop, see John Winthrop (disambiguation).

John Winthrop

A 17th century portrait of Winthrop

In office
1630–1634
Preceded byJohn Endecott
Succeeded byThomas Dudley
In office
1637–1640
Preceded byHenry Vane
Succeeded byThomas Dudley
In office
1642–1644
Preceded byRichard Bellingham
Succeeded byJohn Endecott
In office
1646–1649
Preceded byThomas Dudley
Succeeded byJohn Endecott
In office
1643–1643

Serving with Thomas Dudley

Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded by
In office
1645–1645

Serving with Herbert Pelham

Preceded by
  • Simon Bradstreet
  • William Hathorne
Succeeded byHerbert Pelham
Born12 January 1587/1588
Edwardstone, Suffolk, England
DiedMarch 26, 1649(1649-03-26) (aged 62)
Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Spouses

  • Mary Forth

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    (m. ; died 1615)​

  • Thomasine Clopton

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    Winthrop, John - Timeline Biography

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    John Winthrop was influential in the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Not only did he lead a group of Puritan colonists from England to America in 1630, but he oversaw the prosperity of the colony while governor off and on from 1629 to his death in 1649 (he was elected governor prior to their emigration). He is famous for delivering his speech entitled "A Modell of Christian Charity," where he compared the flight of the Puritans to the Book of Exodus, and described their future colony as a "city on a hill," a place for others to observe an ideal Christian society. His also was involved in the banishment of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, although he still maintained a friendship with Williams until his death in 1649.

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    John Winthrop was born in Edwardstone, England at Groton Manor on January 22, 1588. While at Trinity College, Cambridge,
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    Who was John Winthrop?

    John Winthrop (1588–1649) was a Puritan religious and political leader who played an important role in the establishment, growth, and governance of Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was born into a wealthy English family, became a Puritan, and worked as a lawyer in the English Courts.

    After the Church of England levied restrictions on Puritans, Winthrop lost his position in the courts and decided to move to America. After becoming involved with the Massachusetts Bay Company, he quickly rose to a leadership position. 

    In April 1630, he led the first ships of the “Winthrop Fleet” to Massachusetts. For the next 20 years, Winthrop played a significant role in the growth and development of the colony, as he shaped its course based on principles he outlined in his speech “A Model of Christian Charity.” 

    Winthrop died in 1649, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important political and religious figures in the history of New England and the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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    • When was John Winthrop born? — Winthrop was born on January 12

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