John Smith
John Smith
1580 1631
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John Smith
An outstanding explorer and leader, who played an important role in
the history of America
Responsible for the settlement and survival of first English colony in
the New World
English soldier, explorer, colonizer, publicist and an author
Led the group of colonists of the first British colony at Jamestown
from 16081609
His writings about Virginia and New England have considerable
historical and literary merit
He never married nor had any children
Early Career
Born to a freeman farmer family in England
After his father's death, only 16, he quit school and
started his life as a traveler and adventurer
He first served as a trainee to a local merchant
In 1597 he joined the army and went to wae
Captured and kept as a slave for two years
Managed to escape and return to England
Virginia Colony
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