Roger Williams (theologian)
(1603-1683)
English Protestant theologian, author, and founder of Rhode Island
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Roger Williams (c.21 September 1603—between 27 January and 15 March 1683) was an English-born New England Puritan minister, theologian, and author who founded Providence Plantations, which became the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and later the U.S. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, now the State of Rhode Island. He was a staunch advocate for religious freedom, separation of church and state, and fair dealings with Native Americans.
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Roger Williams 1603 London, England
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1683 (aged 79) Providence, Rhode Island [U.S.]), English colonist in New England,
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