William Brewster | |
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![]() Published in The Romantic Story of the Mayflower Pilgrims: And its place in the life of to-day, 1911 | |
Born | c. 1566/67 |
Died | 10 April 1644 | (aged 76โ77)
Nationality | English subject |
Occupation(s) | Postmaster and English teacher of Scrooby, preacher of Plymouth |
Known for | Pilgrim |
Spouse | Mary Brewster |
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Parent(s) | William and Mary (Smythe) (Simkinson) Brewster |
William Brewster (c. 1566/67 โ 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. He became senior elder and the leader of Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, being a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist).