Overview of William Bradford's Life

William Bradford was born March 19, 1590, in Austerfield, England.  At age 12 he joined the Separatists.  In 1608 he fled to Holland with a group of Separatists in search of religious freedom.  He served as governor of Plymouth Colony 1621-1657.  He died May 9, 1657.

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