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Learn about Roger Williams, an English-born Puritan who advocated for religious freedom, separation of church and state, and fair dealings with Native Americans. He founded Providence Plantations in 1636 and became the first Baptist church in America in 1638.
Roger Williams was an American popular music pianist who had 22 hit singles and 38 hit albums. He played for nine U.S. Presidential administrations, performed 12-hour piano marathons, and received the Steinway Lifetime Achievement Award.
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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Aug 25, 2015 · Roger Williams was a political and religious leader best remembered for his strong stance on the separation of church and state and founding the colony of Rhode Island.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about Roger Williams, a political and religious leader who founded Rhode Island and advocated separation of church and state in Colonial America. Explore his life, views, controversies and legacy in this article from History.com.
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 flight and his vision for Rhode Island.
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.
