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Thomas L. Winthrop

1760 – 1841

American politician

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Lived 1760 – 1841 (aged 80). Thomas L. Winthrop was an American politician, lieutenant governor and merchant.

Thomas Lindall Winthrop (March 6, 1760 – February 22, 1841) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the 13th lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 1826 to 1833. He was elected both a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Early life and education Winthrop was born in New London, Connecticut. He was a son of John Still Winthrop (1720–1776) and Jane Borland Winthrop (1732–1760) and younger brother of Francis Bayard Winthrop (1754–1817).

Career In 1813, he was elected both a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the American Antiquarian Society.

From 1826 to 1833, Winthrop served as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts and also served as a state representative and senator. and Elizabeth Bowdoin (1750–1809), daughter of James Bowdoin, who later became Governor of Massachusetts. Together, they were the parents of:

Elizabeth Bowdoin Temple Winthrop (1787–1860), who married Benjamin Tappan (1788–1863) Sarah Bowdoin Winthrop (1788–1864), who married George O'Sullivan (1783–1866), the son of Governor James Sullivan Anna Winthrop (died 1850), who married Dr. John Collins Warren (1778–1856) in October 1843. George Winthrop (1805–1875) Grenville Temple Winthrop (1807–1853), who married Frances Maria Heard Robert Charles Winthrop (1809–1894), who served as a U.S. Senator and the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

He died in Boston on February 22, 1841.

Descendants Through his son Robert, he was the great-great-great-grandfather of John Kerry, the U.S. Senator and U.S. Secretary of State.

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Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Awards
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Also known as
Thomas Lindall Winthrop

Family & relationships

Child
Robert Charles Winthrop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas L. Winthrop?

American politician (1760-1841)

When was Thomas L. Winthrop born?

Thomas L. Winthrop was born on 6 March 1760 in New London.

When did Thomas L. Winthrop die?

Thomas L. Winthrop died on 22 February 1841 in Boston.

What was Thomas L. Winthrop's occupation?

Thomas L. Winthrop was a politician, lieutenant governor and merchant.

What nationality was Thomas L. Winthrop?

Thomas L. Winthrop was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas L. Winthrop

· Wikidata: Q7791661

· DBpedia: Thomas L. Winthrop

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