Increase Mather
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Increase Mather was a prominent Puritan minister, author, and educator in colonial America. He was a pivotal figure in the early years of New England, serving as the president of Harvard College from 1692 to 1701. Mather was deeply involved in the religious and political life of Massachusetts, and his writings often reflected the tensions of his time, particularly in the context of the Salem witch trials. He sought to defend the Puritan faith while navigating the complexities of colonial governance.
Nationalität
Amerikaner
Geburtsdatum
June 21, 1639
Geburtsort
Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
Todesdatum
August 13, 1723
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