Birthdate: June 21, 1639
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Massachusetts Bay Colony, United States
Died: August 23, 1723
Increase Mather was a notable New England Puritan clergyman who presided over Harvard College as its president for twenty years. He played a key role in governing the Massachusetts Bay Colony during a tumultuous era that included the well-known Salem witch trials. Mather’s leadership extended to religious and educational realms, where he dedicated his efforts to preserving Puritan principles and advancing academic standards. His professional heritage is defined by his governance contributions to the colony and his influence on early American higher education.
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