Roger Williams Timeline

Life of Roger Williams, Puritan Separatist reformer and founder of Providence, Rhode Island.

Roger Williams arrives in Boston, Massachusetts, and almost instantly comes in conflict with authority there.

Roger Williams and his wife Mary move to Plymouth Colony where he becomes the settlement's preacher.

Roger Williams leaves Plymouth Colony due to differences in theology and practice.

Roger Williams in conflict with magistrates of Massachusetts Bay Colony; banished in 1636 CE.

Roger Williams establishes the colony of Providence Plantation (later known as Providence, Rhode Island).

Roger Williams writes his 'A Key into the Language of America'; first book on Native American language and customs.

Roger Williams writes his famous book 'The Bloody Tenent of Persecution for Cause of Conscience', arguing for separation of church and state.

Roger Williams writes his 'Letter to the Town of Providence', encouraging liberal theology and the separation of church and state.

Roger Williams dies of natural causes at Providence, Rhode Island; is buried on his property.