Birthdate: 1566 AD
Birthplace: Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Died: April 10, 1644
William Brewster was an influential English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. He played a crucial role in the establishment of Plymouth Colony and became its senior elder and leader. Brewster, a Brownist or Puritan Separatist, used his education and reputation among the immigrants from the Netherlands to guide the colony to success. His leadership in religious matters and community building was instrumental in the early development of Plymouth Colony.
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