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Roger Williams (c. 1603 – 1683) was an English Protestant theologian who was an early proponent of religious freedom and the separation of church and state. In 1636, he began the colony of Providence Plantation, which provided a refuge for religious minorities. Williams started the first Baptist church in America, the First Baptist Church of Providence. He was a student of Native American languages and an advocate for fair dealings with Native Americans. Williams was arguably the first abolitionist in North America, having organized the first attempt to prohibit slavery in any of the original thirteen colonies.
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Roger Williams | |
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Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick | |
In office 1644–1647 | |
9th President of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations | |
In office 1654–1657 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Easton |
Succeeded by | Benedict Arnold |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1603 London, England |
Died | March or April 1683 Providence, Rhode Island |
Spouse | Mary Barnard |
Children | Mary, Freeborn, Providence, Mercy, Daniel and Joseph |
Alma mater | B.A. 1627 Pembroke College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Minister, President, Author, Statesman |
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