Famous People From Rhode Island

Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Roger Williams was a Puritan minister who was banished from Massachusetts for his views on religious freedom and separation of church and state. He founded Rhode Island, where people of all faiths could worship freely.


Anne Hutchinson

Anne Hutchinson

Anne Hutchinson was a Puritan spiritual leader who challenged the strict religious rules of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. Her outspoken beliefs led to her trial and banishment, making her an early symbol of religious freedom in America.


Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, known for his brilliant Southern campaign that weakened British forces. His strategic retreats and guerrilla tactics helped turn the tide toward American victory.


Clara Barton

Clara Barton - Angel of the Battlefield

Clara Barton was a pioneering nurse and humanitarian who founded the American Red Cross. Known as the “Angel of the Battlefield,” she provided critical medical supplies and support to soldiers during the Civil War.