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  1. Apr 11, 2024 · John Smith. 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.

  2. Feb 22, 2021 · Definition. 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.

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Famous British People. John Smith was a British soldier who was a founder of the American colony of Jamestown in the early 1600s. Updated: Apr 15, 2021. Photo: Universal History...

  4. Nov 1, 2013 · 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 Jamestown, Virginia. Smith's legend...

  5. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony between September 1608 and August 1609, and he led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area. Later, he explored and mapped the coast of New England.

  6. Dec 22, 2021 · SUMMARY. Captain John Smith was a soldier and writer who is best known for his role in establishing the Virginia colony at Jamestown, England’s first permanent colony in North America. A farmer’s son, Smith was a soldier of fortune in Europe before he joined the Virginia Company of London expedition of 1606–1607.

  7. History & Culture. People. Captain John Smith, based on an engraving done in 1616. John Smith Map of 1616 (colorized by Preservation Virginia). Captain John Smith was an adventurer, soldier, explorer and author.

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