Thomas Morton (colonist)
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Not to be confused with Thomas Morton (bishop).
Thomas Morton (c. 1579–1647) was an early colonist in North America from Devon, England. He was a lawyer, writer, and social reformer known for studying American Indian culture, and he founded the colony of Merrymount, located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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Thomas Morton | |
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Born | circa 1579 Devon, England |
Died | 1647 |
Nationality | English subject |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, writer, social reformer |
Known for | Early New England colonist |
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