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Famous People Born in January 1580

Person of interestJohn Smith

Jan 6 John Smith, English explorer (Chesapeake Bay, New England) and leader of the Virginia Colony (Jamestown), born in Lincolnshire, England (d. 1631)

Explorer John Smith
Explorer
John Smith
  • Jan 12 Lord Alexander Ruthven, Scottish nobleman (d. 1600)

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