Roger Williams Roger Williams statue by Franklin Simmons Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick In office 1644–1647 9th President of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations In office 1654–1657 Preceded by Nicholas Easton Succeeded by Benedict Arnold Personal details Born Around 1603 London, England Died January–March 1683 Providence, Rhode Island Spouse(s) Mary Barnard Children 6 Alma mater Pembroke College, Cambridge Occupation...
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Roger Williams Roger Williams statue by Franklin Simmons Chief Officer of Providence and Warwick In office 1644–1647 9th President of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations In office 1654–1657 Preceded by Nicholas Easton Succeeded by Benedict Arnold Personal details Born Around 1603 London, England Died January–March 1683 Providence, Rhode Island Spouse(s) Mary Barnard Children 6 Alma mater Pembroke College, Cambridge Occupation...