Increase Mather
Puritan minister, academic, activist (1639-1723)
Increase Mather was born on June 21, 1639 (Julian calendar) in Dorchester and died on August 23, 1723 (Julian calendar) in Boston, aged 84. Recorded occupations: writer, theologian, university teacher and Christian minister. Country of citizenship: Massachusetts Bay Colony. Positions held include President of Harvard University. Educated at Harvard University and Harvard College.
- Born
- June 21, 1639 (Julian calendar) · Dorchester
- Died
- August 23, 1723 (Julian calendar) · Boston
- Age at death
- 84
- Citizenship
- Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Occupations
- writer, theologian, university teacher, Christian minister
- Positions held
- President of Harvard University
- Education
- Harvard University, Harvard College
- Wikipedia editions
- 14 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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