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Thomas Hooker

Thomas Hooker (July 5, 1586 – July 7, 1647) was a prominent English colonial leader and Congregational minister, who founded the Connecticut Colony after dissenting with Puritan leaders in Massachusetts. He was known as an outstanding speaker and an advocate of universal Christian suffrage.

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Known for
Helped found the Connecticut Colony and write one of the first written constitutions along with a bill of rights.
Occupation
Congregational minister
Born
(1586-07-05)July 5, 1586 Marefield or Birstall, Leicestershire
Children
6
Died
July 7, 1647(1647-07-07) (aged 61) Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America
Spouse
Susanna (possibly née Garbrand) Hooker (2nd wife)The name of his first wife is not known

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Children · 1
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Thomas Hooker → July 7, 1647(1647-07-07) (aged 61) Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America
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Thomas HookerKnown forHelped found the Connecticut Colony and write one of the first written constitutions along with a bill of rights.1.00infobox
Thomas HookerOccupationCongregational minister1.00infobox
Thomas HookerSpouseSusanna (possibly née Garbrand) Hooker (2nd wife)The name of his first wife is not known1.00infobox
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