Who is john winthrop? Was the leading figure in massachusetts.Lead a fleet of 11 vessels and 700 men. Served in boston.Served as governor for 12 terms.Became the first president of the confiedotain. Settled the city of boston. Delivered a sermon titled A model of christian charity.Increased the amount of his money to provide supplies.recorded the amount error that anne was teaching.sold his stuff for the colony. Thats john winthrop.