The History of Roger William

Roger Williams is a well-known religious and political leader who is widely recognized for his efforts in development of Rhode Island. He is also know advocating for the separation of religion and government in Colonial America. Roger Williams developed the first Baptist congregation in the USHe was born around the year 1603 in London, England, in the United Kingdom. Before completing his schooling at Pembroke College in Cambridge, where he was lauded for his linguistic prowess, he was a student of the well-known lawyer Sir Edward Coke. During his time there, he was a member of the House of Lords  (History.com Editors, 2019). This skill helped him learn American Indian languages easily. While he did get his ordainment from the Church of England, his decision to become a Puritan during his time at Cambridge left him feeling disappointed with the church and its influence in England. In December of 1630, Philip and his wife Mary Bernard departed England for the colonies. While the couple did start their lives together in Boston, he eventually found work in both Salem and the more radical Plymouth Colony due to his controversial ideas.