Birthdate: February 12, 1663
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Boston
Died: February 13, 1728
Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan clergyman and author in colonial New England, was known for his extensive writings on theological, historical, and scientific subjects. He served as a minister at the Congregationalist Old North Meeting House in Boston, where he preached throughout his life. Mather played a significant role in the 1689 revolt against Governor Andros and was involved in the controversial Salem witch trials. Additionally, he was noted for his historical work, particularly his publication of Magnalia Christi Americana in 1702. Mather’s contributions to science included research on plant hybridization and advocacy for smallpox inoculation, which stirred controversy in Boston.
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