Roger Williams
English Baptist theologian and author (1603–1683)
Roger Williams was born on December 21, 1603 in London and died on April 1, 1683 in Providence, aged 79. Recorded occupations: pastor, preacher, theologian, politician, grammarian and writer. Country of citizenship: England and Colony of Rhode Island and Plantations. Positions held include colonial governor of Rhode Island, captain and President of colonial Rhode Island. Notable works include “A Key Into the Language of America”. Educated at Pembroke College, Charterhouse School, University of Cambridge and Grenada Boys' Secondary School.
- Born
- December 21, 1603 · London
- Died
- April 1, 1683 · Providence
- Age at death
- 79
- Citizenship
- England, Colony of Rhode Island and Plantations
- Occupations
- pastor, preacher, theologian, politician, grammarian, writer
- Positions held
- colonial governor of Rhode Island, captain, President of colonial Rhode Island
- Notable works
- A Key Into the Language of America
- Education
- Pembroke College, Charterhouse School, University of Cambridge, Grenada Boys' Secondary School
- Wikipedia editions
- 30 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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