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 of American Puritanism. His sermon "Christian...

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 serving as governor of Massachusetts, he stood out...

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 record. John Winthrop was the dominant figure in...

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 in Boston, Mass., on Dec. 19, 1714, the...

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 child of Massachusetts Bay Colony's first governor,...