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This Day in Boston History
March 15th, 1665
John Endecott (1587-1665)
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He lead the vanguard
of settlers who landed in Salem (then called Naumkeag) in 1628. In those
first years his stern leadership helped puritans establish a foothold
in the new world, and held the colony together during difficult and
dangerous times.
However, as he aged his stern temper became rigid opposition to non-puritan
Quakers missionaries. Repressive policies which he advocated led to
trails and the execution of Quakers for their religious beliefs.
John Endecott, Massachusetts' first governor died on this day in 1665.
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