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John Rolfe (c. 1585 - 1622) was an English explorer, farmer and merchant who introduced a sweeter strain of tobacco from Trinidad to Virginia. He married Pocahontas, daughter of Native American leader Powhatan, and traveled to England with her to promote colonization and investment in Virginia.
Aug 9, 2024 · John Rolfe was a Virginia planter and colonial official who was the husband of Pocahontas, daughter of the Indian chief Powhatan. John Rolfe sailed for Virginia in 1609, but a shipwreck in the Bermudas delayed his arrival until the following year.
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Dec 16, 2009 · John Rolfe was an early settler of Virginia who introduced tobacco cultivation and married Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American chief. Learn about his life, achievements, marriage, death and legacy in this article by History.com editors.
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Feb 16, 2021 · John Rolfe (l. 1585-1622 CE) was an English merchant and colonist of Jamestown best known as the husband of Pocahontas (l. c. 1596-1617 CE). He is also known, however, for his successful cultivation...
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Jun 15, 2024 · Learn about the life and death of John Rolfe, the first to cultivate tobacco in Virginia and the husband of Powhatan "princess" Pocahontas. Discover how he crossed paths with Pocahontas, who was kidnapped by the colonists, and how their relationship was portrayed in history and movies.
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Sep 4, 2022 · John Rolfe stepped into history in May 1609 when he boarded the Sea Venture, bound for Virginia. The Virginia Company, founded by investors, had financed and sponsored the English colony founded at Jamestown in May 1607.
John Rolfe was a colonist who introduced tobacco to Virginia and married Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan. Learn about his life, his adventures, his legacy and his connection to Jamestown Rediscovery.