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   Where did Pocahontas come from?

   • Pocahontas ( US: / ˌpoʊkəˈhɒntəs /, UK: / ˌpɒk -/; born Amonute, also known as Matoaka, 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.

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   How did Pocahontas secure her place in American history?

   • She secured her place in American history when Captain John Smith was captured by Powhatan’s brother Opechancanough that winter. In published accounts, Smith claimed that as he was about to be executed, Pocahontas raced in and lay her head next to his, where it was about to be smashed on some rocks.

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   What was Pocahontas life like as a child?

   • As a child, Pocahontas' life was very different than as an adult. The distinction between childhood and adulthood was visible through physical appearance as well as through behavior. Pocahontas would not have cut her hair or worn clothing until she came of age (in winter she wore a covering to protect against the cold).

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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.

   • Other names: Rebecca Rolfe, Matoaka
   • Parent: Wahunsenacawh/Chief Powhatan (father)

   • Children: Thomas Rolfe

4. www.history.com › pocahontasPocahontas - HISTORY

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   Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan and the wife of John Rolfe, who played a key role in the Jamestown colony. Discover her life story, from her childhood to her death, and her legacy in American history.

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6. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › true-storyThe True Story of Pocahontas Is More Complicated Than You ...

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Learn the true story of Pocahontas, the Powhatan "princess" who was a translator, ambassador and leader in the face of European colonization. Discover how her life and legacy have been distorted by myths and misinterpretations for centuries.

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   • Author: Jackie Mansky,Sonja Anderson

7. www.britannica.com › biography › Pocahontas-PowhatanPocahontas | Biography, Cultural Legacy, & Facts | Britannica

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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.

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8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0114148Pocahontas (1995) - IMDb

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   Jun 23, 1995 · Pocahontas is a 1995 film that tells the story of the romance between a Native American woman and an English soldier in colonial Virginia. The film features voice actors such as Mel Gibson, Irene Bedard, and Linda Hunt, and won two Oscars for its music and animation.

   • Director: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg
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9. time.com › 5548379The Real Story of Pocahontas: Her Life, Death and Meaning - TIME

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   Mar 12, 2019 · By Karen Ordahl Kupperman. March 12, 2019 3:30 PM EDT. W e all think we know Pocahontas, but her real story is very different from the popular image. Pocahontas was an extremely talented and...

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    Learn about the life and legacy of Pocahontas, the daughter of Powhatan, the paramount chief of the Powhatan Chiefdom. Discover how she met Captain John Smith, negotiated for prisoners, and married John Rolfe.