William Bradford (March 19, 1590 - May 9, 1657) was a British political leader and a key figure in the early history of the North American Plymouth colony. He led a group of Puritan settlers to America in the early 17th century and became the second governor of the Plymouth colony. Bradford played a crucial role in the development of the colony, and his leadership and management had a profound impact on the subsequent history of the United States.
