Edward Winslow, American Pilgrim leader (died 1655)

Edward Winslow

Governor of Plymouth Colony (1595–1655)

Edward Winslow was a Separatist and New England political leader who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. He was one of several senior leaders on the ship and also later at Plymouth Colony. Both Edward Winslow and his brother, Gilbert Winslow signed the Mayflower Compact. In…