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    William Bradford

    American political and military leader

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  2. Plymouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America. Nationality. English. Children. 15. Major William Bradford (a.k.a. William Bradford IV and William Bradford the Younger; 16 June 1624 – 20 February 1703) was a political and military leader in Plymouth Colony in the late 17th century.

  3. Oct 27, 2009 · Print Page. William Bradford was an English Puritan separatist who sailed to North America aboard the Mayflower in 1620. He served as governor of Plymouth Colony for more than 30 years ...

  4. May 25, 2022 · Published: May 25, 2022 · Modified: Oct 31, 2023 by Russell Yost · This post may contain affiliate links ·. The William Bradford Family Tree is one of the more sought-after family trees from Colonial America . Bradford arrived in Plymouth Colony with the Pilgrims and then became governor of the new colony when John Carver died.

  5. Nov 14, 2023 · William Bradford was an English Separatist who is most famous for being one of the Pilgrims who sailed to America on the Mayflower and established Plymouth Colony in 1620. Bradford played a vital role in establishing the colony and making it the first permanent English settlement in New England.

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  6. Oct 14, 2015 · Birth Country: England. Gender: Male. Best Known For: William Bradford was a Separatist religious leader who sailed on the 'Mayflower' and eventually became governor of the Plymouth...

  7. Nov 2, 2020 · William Bradford (l. 1590-1657 CE) was one of the leading members of the congregation of pilgrims who came to North America aboard the Mayflower, a signer of the Mayflower Compact, and the second governor of the Plymouth Colony after the death of the first, John Carver (l. 1584-1621 CE), in 1621 CE.

  8. Mar 1, 2019 · William served as Governor almost every year of his life from age 30 to over 57 when he died. He governed by the rule of law yet with mercy. He was also a scholar, having taught himself Dutch, French, Latin, Greek and Hebrew where he continued his studies in the wilderness.