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William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)
1644Apr, 10

William Brewster (Mayflower passenger)

Reverend William Brewster, Pilgrim leader (b. 1567)
William Brewster (1566–67 – 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. In Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, being a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist), Brewster became senior elder and the leader of the community.

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