Who did Cotton Mather unsuccessfully try to remove from power?
Joseph Dudley
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Joseph Dudley, the colonial governor of Massachusetts, faced unsuccessful attempts to be removed from power by Cotton Mather, a notable Puritan minister and influential figure in the colony. Mather criticized Dudley's policies, particularly his stance on religious tolerance and relations with Native Americans. Despite Mather's efforts to rally support against Dudley, the governor maintained his position, leading to tensions between Mather and the colonial government.
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