Charles Chauncey

Birth	5 NOV 1592
Religion	1641-1654
Org.	1654-1671		Cambridge, Harvard University, President
Death	1671
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Rev. Charles, "A great scliolar and a godly man, procured from England in 1639 by them of Plymouth." [W.] He was b. in Hartfordshire in 1589; studied at Westminster school; B. A. of Trinity college; became professor of Greek, preacher at Marston, afterward at Ware. Reproved for Puritanic teaching, he wrote a submission and afterward renounced it. Came to N. E., arriving a few days before Jan. 1, 1638. [C. M.]

He acted as teacher of the chh. of Plymouth 3 yrs.; rem. to Seituate. Contended for immersion of infants in baptism. Brought on great controversy in both churches.  Changed his views about 1654, and was elected president of Harvard College, where he rendered distinguished service. He... Read More