Roger Williams

Nobody knows the exact dates that Roger Williams was born or died. There are also no known portraits or sculptures for which he posed. Therefore, we do not know his exact age, or what he looked like. However, we do know that in 1636, after being banished from Massachusetts for his contrary beliefs, he founded Providence as a “shelter for persons distressed of conscience.”

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Roger Williams' Story

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  England (1603 - 1631)

  Learn about his early years in England from 1603 - 1631

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  Massachusetts Colonies (1631 - 1636)

  Learn more about his times living in Boston, Salem and Plymouth.

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  Winter 1636

  Learn about Roger's escape from Salem in the WInter of 1636.

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  Founding Providence - 1636

  Learn more about how Providence was the chosen location.

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  In Providence (1636 - 1638)

  Learn more about the early years in Providence

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  Back to England (1637 - 1644)

  Learn about the return to England, trying to obtain a Royal Charter

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  Royal Charter (1644 - 1663)

  Learn how the Royal Charter for Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was finally granted

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  King Philip's War (1675 - 1678)

  Learn more about King Philip's War

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  The Final Years (1678 - 1683)

  Learn about the later years and Roger's legacy