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Minister, statesman, author. Signature. Roger Williams ( c. 1603 – March 1683) [1] 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 State of Rhode Island.
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- c. 1603, London, England
- Minister, statesman, author
- between 21 January and 15 March 1683 (aged 79), Providence Plantations
Roger Williams (pianist) Roger Williams (born Louis Jacob Weertz; October 1, 1924 – October 8, 2011) was an American popular music pianist. Described by the Los Angeles Times as "one of the most popular instrumentalists of the mid-20th century", and "the rare instrumental pop artist to strike a lasting commercial chord," Williams had 22 hit ...
YearTitleChart Positions(us)Chart Positions(cb)1955111955"Wanting You"3841195637421956"Hi-lili Hi-lo"8541Aug 25, 2015 · Roger Williams was a Puritan minister who founded Rhode Island and advocated for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Learn about his life, achievements, challenges and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island and the first Baptist church in America. He was a radical thinker who championed separation of church and state and religious tolerance, but also faced banishment, controversy and criticism.
Apr 16, 2024 · Roger Williams (born 1603?, London, England—died January 27/March 15, 1683, Providence, Rhode Island [U.S.]) was an English colonist in New England, founder of the colony of Rhode Island and pioneer of religious liberty.
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Learn how the Puritan minister originated a principle that remains contentious to this day—separation of church and state. Explore his conflict with the Massachusetts Bay Colony, his banishment, his exile and his legacy.
Jan 25, 2021 · Roger Williams (l. 1603-1683 CE) was a Puritan separatist minister best known for his conflict with both the Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1633-1635 CE, resulting in his banishment and founding of the colony of Providence, Rhode Island.
