Henry Dunster
Anglo-American Puritan clergyman and the first president of Harvard College / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the English merchant and politician, see Henry Dunster (MP).
Henry Dunster (November 26, 1609 (baptized) – February 27, 1658/59) was an Anglo-American Puritan clergyman and the first president of Harvard College. Brackney says Dunster was "an important precursor" of the Baptist denomination in America, especially regarding infant baptism, soul freedom, religious liberty, congregational governance, and a radical biblicism.[1]
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Henry Dunster | |
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1st President of Harvard College | |
In office 1640–1654 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Eaton (as headmaster) |
Succeeded by | Charles Chauncy |
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Born | November 1609 (1609-11) Bolholt, Bury, Lancashire |
Died | February 27, 1659(1659-02-27) (aged 49) Scituate, Massachusetts |
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