Cotton Mather

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cotton Mather
Occupation	Religious Leader
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1663(1663-02-12)
Age	361
Date Of Death	February 13, 1728
Birthplace	Boston
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Aquarius

Cotton Mather Biography

Cotton Mather is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on February 12, 1663 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Most likely best known for his controversial and influential involvement in the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 The Puritan clergyman is also well-known for his many pamphlets as well as sermons published in the press. The most well-known works of his are Wonders of the Invisible World, Pillars of Salt, and Magnalia Christi Americana.

Mather’s father, His father, Increase Mather, was also involved in the Salem Witch Trials. played a part in Salem Witch Trials.

Mather was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Maria Cotton (the daughter of the clergyman John Cotton) and prominent Puritan minister and author Increase Mather.

Cotton Mather Net Worth

Cotton Mather is one of the richest Religious Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cotton Mather 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After attending Boston Latin School, Boston Latin School, he graduated from Harvard College and subsequently became an assistant minister in the church of his father’s Massachusetts church.

At the peak of the New England smallpox epidemic, Mather confronted his Puritan fellows with his religious objections to vaccination and became a vocal proponent of the method.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Cotton Mather Dating?

According to our records, Cotton Mather married to Lydia George , Elizabeth Hubbard , Abigail Philips. As of December 1, 2023, Cotton Mather’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Cotton Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cotton Mather celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Cotton Mather

1. Cotton Mather was a Puritan clergyman born in 1663.
2. He wrote over 450 books and pamphlets during his lifetime.
3. Mather played a key role in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
4. He advocated for smallpox inoculation, despite opposition from many.
5. Mather’s father and grandfather were also prominent Puritan ministers.
6. He was highly educated, attending Harvard at age 12.
7. Mather corresponded with scientists such as Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle.
8. His beliefs included predestination and the importance of good works.
9. Mather’s legacy is controversial due to his involvement in witch trials.
10. He died in 1728 at the age of 65.

What was Cotton Mather famous for?

Cotton Mather wrote and published more than 400 works. His magnum opus was Magnalia Christi Americana (1702), an ecclesiastical history of America from the founding of New England to his own time.

Was Cotton Mather accused of witchcraft?

Mather had a prominent role in the witchcraft case against Catholic washerwoman Goody Glover , which ultimately resulted in her conviction and execution. Besides praying for the children, which also included fasting and meditation, he would also observe and record their activities.

How did the Salem witch trials begin?

On March 1, 1692, Salem, Massachusetts authorities interrogated Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and an Indian slave, Tituba, to determine if they indeed practiced witchcraft. So began the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 .

Who was the judge at the Salem witch trials?

Judge John Hathorne was one of the most vocal participants during the Salem witchcraft trials. Judge Hathorne lived south of the Town House/Salem Courthouse in 1692, on present-day Washington Street, a short walk from home to court.

Why did the Salem witch trials end?

As 1692 passed into 1693, the hysteria began to lose steam. The governor of the colony, upon hearing that his own wife was accused of witchcraft ordered an end to the trials.