John Smith

Profession: Explorer

Nationality:

Biography: Played an important part in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America as a leader of the Virginia Colony.

Smith was also the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area and New England.

Born: January 6, 1580
Birthplace: Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Capricorn

Died: June 21, 1631 (aged 51)

Articles and Photos

‘I Do’ Says Pocahontas
Pocahontas, the native American princess regarded by many as the mother of modern America, was married on this day, aged about nineteen, to an English settler
April 5, 1614

Historical Events

1607-05-13 English colonists led by John Smith make a second landing near James River in Virginia
1608-08-13 John Smith's story of Jamestown's first days submitted for publication
1608-09-10 John Smith elected president of Jamestown colony council, Virginia

Quotes by John Smith

"Here every man may be master and owner of his owne labour and land... If he have nothing but his hands, he may...by industries quickly grow rich." - America, Settlement

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John Smith

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‘I Do’ Says Pocahontas

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Quotes by John Smith

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