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Signature of John Cotton

John Cotton

English minister, theologian, immigrant to Massachusetts (1585-1652)

† 1652-12-23 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 13 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

John Cotton was born on December 4, 1585 in Derby and died on December 23, 1652 in Boston, aged 67. Recorded occupations: theologian, children's writer, Christian minister and writer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Educated at Derby School, Emmanuel College and Trinity College.

At a glance
Born
December 4, 1585 · Derby
Died
December 23, 1652 · Boston
Age at death
67
Citizenship
Kingdom of England
Occupations
theologian, children's writer, Christian minister, writer
Education
Derby School, Emmanuel College, Trinity College
Wikipedia editions
13 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q706100 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about John Cotton on Wikipedia.

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