In July 1663, King Charles II granted a Royal Charter to the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations uniting Providence, Warwick, Newport and Portsmouth. It became the State of Rhode Island after the Revolutionary War. John Clarke, who stayed behind after Roger returned in 1654, worked hard and deserves much of the credit.
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Founder, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
Mon 4 Feb 2019
Published 7 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
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Founder, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Jul 1663
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