Samuel Sewall
Salem witch trial judge; early abolitionist; chief justice of Massachusetts
Samuel Sewall was born on March 28, 1652 in Hampshire and died on January 1, 1730 in Boston, aged 77. Recorded occupations: jurist, judge, writer, librarian and theologian. Country of citizenship: Commonwealth of England and Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include judge and Harvard University Librarian. Educated at Harvard University and Harvard College.
- Born
- March 28, 1652 · Hampshire
- Died
- January 1, 1730 · Boston
- Age at death
- 77
- Citizenship
- Commonwealth of England, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- jurist, judge, writer, librarian, theologian
- Positions held
- judge, Harvard University Librarian
- Education
- Harvard University, Harvard College
- Wikipedia editions
- 13 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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