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John Winthrop Biography and Timeline

Follow John Winthrop through 2 dated historical records for England.

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John Winthrop, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

1 of 1Page

1630–1630Years on this page

1630

12 June 1630

Governor

Governor of Massachusetts · Massachusetts · Government / Government of England

Appointed Governor of Massachusetts

7 September 1630

Capital

Boston · Government / Government of England

Makes Boston the Capital of Massachusetts

Records, sources and methodology

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