John Winthrop
1714-1779
American astronomer remembered for his work at Harvard during his tenure as the second Hollis professor of mathematics and natural philosophy (1738-79), including establishing ...
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Winthrop, John
1588
Suffolk, England
1649
Massachusetts
Puritan leader, first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony
Portrait: John Winthrop. Reproduced by permission of The Library of Congress.
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John Winthrop (1606-1676), American colonial statesman and scientist, founded several New England settlements. He obtained Connecticut's favorable charter and served as its chief executive.Oldest chil...
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The first and the most important governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony, John Winthrop had a powerful voice in determining the character of that colony and thus was influential in shaping the nature...
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John Winthrop, leader of the Great Migration to New England and architect of the Puritan City on a Hill, was one of the most important first generation chroniclers of New England's evolution. Often se...
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John Winthrop (1714-1779), American educator and scientist, helped liberalize the curriculum of Harvard College and received English recognition as America's leading astronomer.John Winthrop was born ...
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John Winthrop (1588-1649) was an American colonial political leader and historian. He was a very effective governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and his journal constitutes an important historical...
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During the 17th century, many Puritans set sail for New England in order to escape religious persecution and re-create an English society that was accepting of the Puritan faith. John Winthrop, an e...
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In 1630, Puritan leader John Winthrop led the great migration to the New World. On board the ship Arbella, John Winthrop delivered a sermon titled "A Model of Christian Charity." His speech outlined...
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John Winthrop
Winthrop, John
John Winthrop
John Winthrop
