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Samoset (also Somerset, c. 1590 – c. 1653) was an Abenaki sagamore and the first American Indian to make contact with the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony in New England. He startled the colonists on March 16, 1621 by walking into Plymouth Colony and greeting them in English, saying "Welcome, Englishmen."
Nov 27, 2020 · Samoset (l. c. 1590-1653, also given as Somerset) was the Abenaki Native American who first approached the English settlers of Plymouth Colony (later known as pilgrims) in friendship, introducing them to natives Squanto (l. c. 1585-1622) and Massasoit (l. c. 1581-1661) who would help save and sustain the colony.
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Samoset Biography. An ambassador and interpreter, Samoset (c. 1590–c. 1653) of the Abenaki people was the first Native American to greet the English Pilgrims at Plymouth and to introduce them to the Wampanoag chief Massasoit. The Abenaki chief Samoset from what is today Maine learned to speak English from fishermen who visited his coastal ...
Nov 11, 2023 · A complete guide to Samoset Facts and his story as it relates to the Pilgrims and their first thanksgiving. Samoset was the first to make contact.
Nov 25, 2020 · Video. Samoset, Massasoit, and Tisquantum, or Squanto, were three indigenous men who played a key role when the Mayflower first landed in Massachusetts. "1620: Beyond Thanksgiving" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with NBC 10 Boston.
Kids. Students. Scholars. An illustration shows Samoset arriving at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Copyright © North Wind/ North Wind Picture Archives. Samoset was the first Native American to speak with the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony, in 1621. He brought them into contact with the Wampanoag people.
