Who was the founder of the puritans colony?

The Puritan colony in America, specifically the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was founded by John Winthrop in 1630. Winthrop, a prominent Puritan leader and lawyer, envisioned the colony as a "city upon a hill," a model of Christian charity and governance. The colony was established by a group of Puritans seeking religious freedom and the opportunity to practice their faith without persecution.