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Pocahontas ( US: / ˌpoʊkəˈhɒntəs /, UK: / ˌpɒk -/; born Amonute, [1] also known as Matoaka and Rebecca Rolfe; c. 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.
Oct 29, 2009 · Pocahontas was a Native American woman born around 1595. She was the daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, the ruler of the Powhatan tribal nation, which at its strongest included...
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Feb 20, 2024 · Pocahontas might be a household name, but the true story of her short, powerful life is buried in myths that have persisted since the 17th century. First, Pocahontas wasn’t her actual name....
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Apr 2, 2024 · Pocahontas, Powhatan woman who fostered peace between English colonists and Native Americans by befriending the settlers at the Jamestown Colony in Virginia and eventually marrying one of them. Learn more about Pocahontas’s life and her legacy, including her portrayal in popular culture.
Despite her short life, Pocahontas was a key figure in the beginnings of English America. Here's what to know about her story.
Apr 3, 2014 · Pocahontas was a Powhatan Native American woman known for her involvement with English colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. In a well-known historical anecdote, she saved...
She was called "Pocahontas" as a nickname, which meant "playful one," because of her frolicsome and curious nature. She was the daughter of Wahunsenaca (Chief Powhatan), the mamanatowick (paramount chief) of the Powhatan Chiefdom.
