Simon Bradstreet

English Colonial Magistrate

Simon Bradstreet - English Colonial Magistrate
Born

March 18th, 1603
422 years ago

Died

March 27th, 1697
328 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1603, this individual served as a colonial magistrate in Massachusetts Bay Colony. Originally from England, significant roles included being a governor of the colony and playing a key part in early colonial governance. He arrived in Massachusetts in 1630 as part of the Puritan migration. His tenure included various public offices, where he focused on maintaining order and governance during the formative years of the colony. In addition to political duties, he was involved in addressing issues such as land disputes and relations with Indigenous peoples.

Served multiple terms as governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony

Participated in the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Company

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