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Governor Winthrop

A former governor whose death is marked by a meteor in the night sky.

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Also known as Winthrop

First appearance: xii the minister s vigil

Governor Winthrop first appears in 0014 xii the minister s vigil.

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RCRoger Chilling…ADArthur Dimmesd…GBGovernor Belli…JWJohn WilsonHPHester PrynneGWGovernor Winthrop

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