Thomas hooker biography
Thomas hooker biography
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Thomas Hooker
English religious and colonial leader (1586–1647)
For the Michigan state representative, see Thomas Hooker (politician). For the singer, see Tom Hooker.
The Reverend Thomas Hooker | |
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Hooker's Company reach the Connecticut, publishers: Estes & Lauriat, 1879 | |
| Born | (1586-07-05)July 5, 1586 Marefield or Birstall, Leicestershire |
| Died | July 7, 1647(1647-07-07) (aged 61) Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British America |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Congregational minister |
| Known for | Helped found the Connecticut Colony and write one of the first written constitutions along with a bill of rights. |
| Spouse | Susanna (possibly née Garbrand) Hooker (2nd wife)The name of his first wife is not known[1] |
| Children | 6[1] |
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 leader