List of Famous people with last name Winthrop

John Winthrop

First Name John

Last Name Winthrop

Born on January 12, 1588

Died on March 26, 1649 (aged 61)

Born in United Kingdom, England

John Winthrop was an English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the second major settlement in New England following Plymouth Colony. Winthrop led the first large wave of colonists from England in 1630 and served as governor for 12 of the colony's first 20 years. His writings and vision of the colony as a Puritan "city upon a hill" dominated New England colonial development, influencing the governments and religions of neighboring colonies.

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William Winthrop

First Name William

Last Name Winthrop

Born on May 28, 1705

Died on October 31, 1765 (aged 60)

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Robert Charles Winthrop

First Name Robert

Last Name Winthrop

Born on May 12, 1809

Died on November 16, 1894 (aged 85)

Born in United States of America, Massachusetts

Robert Charles Winthrop was an American lawyer and philanthropist and one time Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was a descendant of John Winthrop.

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Bridget Winthrop

First Name Bridget

Died on November 23, 1798

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Beekman Winthrop

First Name Beekman

Last Name Winthrop

Born on September 18, 1874

Died on November 10, 1940 (aged 66)

Born in United States of America, New Jersey

Beekman Winthrop was an American lawyer, government official and banker. He served as Governor of Puerto Rico from 1904 to 1907, as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in 1907–1909, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1909–1913.

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