John Winthrop the Younger

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1. 1606–1639Ipswich · Massachusetts Bay ColonyAfter being educated in England, Winthrop arrived in North America in 1631, helped found Ipswich, and later moved to Saybrook; under his father's influence he became an important member of the New England elite and took up alchemy and natural history research.
2. 1640–1665Hartford · Connecticut ColonyHe founded New London in 1646 and served several terms as governor of Connecticut. In 1662 he successfully obtained the royal charter establishing Connecticut's boundaries and system of self-government. From 1661 to 1665 he continuously oversaw colonial administration, coordinating relations with neighboring colonies and indigenous peoples.
3. 1665–1676New London · Connecticut ColonyIn his later years he again served as governor of Connecticut, continuing to promote internal colonial governance and activities of scientific interest societies; he died in office in 1676 and is regarded as one of the most learned colonial leaders of New England.