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William Bradford

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The Resume

    (March 19, 1590-May 9, 1657)
    Born in Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Credited as the founder of Thanksgiving
    Led the Pilgrims to the United States on board the Mayflower

Why he might be annoying:

    Numerous Pilgrims died during his trip to the new world.
    His first wife died under mysterious circumstances.
    Hugh Hefner falsely claimed to be one of his descendants.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His wife fell overboard the Mayflower and drowned.
    His descendants include Julia Child, Clint Eastwood, John Lithgow, Christopher Reeve and William Rehnquist.
    He helped the pilgrims escape religious persecution in England.
    He helped create the idea of free government among his people.
    He became the Governor of Plymouth after the first Governor John Carver died.

Credit: Jack Magic


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 112 Votes: 48.21% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 23.53% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying