Fitz-John Winthrop | |
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Governor of Connecticut | |
In office 1698โ1707 | |
Monarchs | William III (1698-1702) Queen Anne (1702-1707) |
Preceded by | Robert Treat |
Succeeded by | Gurdon Saltonstall |
Personal details | |
Born | March 14, 1637 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | November 27, 1707 (aged 68) Boston, Massachusetts |
Spouse | Elizabeth Tongue (m. 1677) |
Children | Mary Winthrop |
Parent(s) | John Winthrop the Younger and Elizabeth Reade |
Occupation | Military officer, colonial administrator |
Major-General Fitz-John Winthrop (March 14, 1639 โ November 27, 1707) was a Connecticut Militia officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Connecticut from 1698 to 1707, when he died in office.[1][2]