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Fitz-John Winthrop
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| 24th Governor of the Connecticut Colony |
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| In office 1698 – November 27, 1707 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Treat |
| Succeeded by | Gurdon Saltonstall |
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| Born | March 14, 1637 Ipswich, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 27, 1707 (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Tongue |
| Children | Mary Winthrop |
| Parents | John Winthrop the Younger Elizabeth Reade |
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Fitz-John Winthrop (born March 14, 1637 – died November 27, 1707) was an important leader in early American history. He served as the governor of the Connecticut Colony from 1698 until his death in 1707.
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Early Life of Fitz-John Winthrop
Fitz-John Winthrop was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was the oldest son of John Winthrop the Younger and Elizabeth (Reade) Winthrop. His father was also a very important figure in the colonies. Fitz-John tried to attend Harvard University, but he did not pass the entrance exam.
Fitz-John Winthrop's Career and Public Service
In 1658, Winthrop traveled to England. He joined the English army, known as the New Model Army, and served in Scotland. He was part of the army that marched into England in 1660. This march helped bring King Charles II back to the throne of England. After this, most of the army was paid and sent home.
Winthrop stayed in London for a while. In 1661, his father was there to ask the King for a special document. This document, called a charter, would officially create the Connecticut Colony. In April 1663, Fitz-John and his father returned to New London, Connecticut.
Back in Connecticut, Winthrop became a representative in 1671. He played a big role as a major in King Philip's War. This was a major conflict between colonists and Native American tribes. In 1686, Winthrop was part of Governor Andros's council. He also served as a Magistrate in Connecticut in 1689. A Magistrate was like a judge or a high-ranking official.
In 1690, Winthrop was made a major-general. He led an expedition with forces from New York and Connecticut against Canada, but it was not successful. From 1693 to 1698, he worked as the Colony's Agent to Great Britain. This meant he represented Connecticut's interests in England. In 1696, he was appointed governor of Connecticut. He held this important position until he passed away in 1707.
Fitz-John Winthrop's Family Life
Around 1677, Fitz-John Winthrop began a common-law marriage with Elizabeth Tongue. They had one daughter together:
- Mary Winthrop (1683–1713) later married Johannes Livingston. Johannes was the son of Robert Livingston the Elder, another important person in colonial times.
Fitz-John Winthrop died in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 27, 1707. He was buried at the King's Chapel Burying Ground in Boston. A famous minister named Cotton Mather led his funeral service.
See also
In Spanish: Fitz-John Winthrop para niños
