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John Smith (baptized 6 January 1580 – 21 June 1631) was an English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, admiral of New England, and author. He played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia , the first permanent English settlement in North America, in the early 17th century.
- 21 June 1631 (aged 51), London, Kingdom of England
- St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
Nov 12, 2009 · John Smith helped establish Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in North America. ... English soldier and explorer Captain John Smith was born in Lincolnshire and had an adventurous life ...
May 15, 2024 · John Smith (baptized January 6, 1580, Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England—died June 21, 1631, London) was an English explorer and early leader of the Jamestown Colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Smith played an equally important role as a cartographer and a prolific writer who vividly depicted the natural abundance ...
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Apr 11, 2024 · c. 1580–1631. John Smith was an English soldier, explorer, and historian. He is most famous for his role in helping stabilize Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in America, and his legendary encounter with the Powhatan princess, Pocahontas. John Smith. Image Source: Captain John Smith by Tudor Jenks, 1904.
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Feb 22, 2021 · Statue of Captain John Smith. rmanoske (CC BY-NC-ND) Captain John Smith (l. 1580-1631 CE) was an English explorer, soldier, author, and early governor of the Jamestown Colony of Virginia between 1607-1609 CE. Smith had served as a mercenary in his younger years and was well-versed in military discipline. His written works continue to serve as ...
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Nov 1, 2013 · Capt. John Smith(Image credit: Public domain.) John Smith was an English explorer, soldier and writer best known for his role in establishing the first permanent English colony in the New World at ...
John Smith, (baptized Jan. 6, 1580, Willoughby, Lincolnshire, Eng.—died June 21, 1631, London), English explorer. After a period as a military adventurer, he joined an English group preparing to establish a colony in North America. The Virginia Company of London sailed three ships to Chesapeake Bay, arriving in 1607 to establish the first ...
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