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John Smith (baptized 6 January 1580 – 21 June 1631) was an English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, admiral of New England, and author. He played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America, in the early 17th century.
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John A. Smith may refer to: John Abel Smith (1802–1871),...
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John Smith (astronomer) (1711–1795), Lowndean Professor of...
- John A. Smith
John A. Smith may refer to: John Abel Smith (1802–1871), British Member of Parliament. John Alexander Smith (1863–1939), British philosopher. John Ambler Smith (1847–1892), American politician from Virginia.
John Smith (astronomer) (1711–1795), Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Master of Caius
Jun 17, 2024 · John Smith, English explorer and early leader of the Jamestown Colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America. He played an equally important role as a cartographer and a writer who vividly depicted the natural abundance of the New World, encouraging prospective English settlers.
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Feb 22, 2021 · 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.
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John Smith, (baptized Jan. 6, 1580, Willoughby, Lincolnshire, Eng.—died June 21, 1631, London), English explorer. After a period as a military adventurer, he joined an English group preparing to establish a colony in North America.
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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.
