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Jan 1, 1580
Birth
John smith is born and his legacy starts here not much is known about the exact date of his birth but it is known to be this year -
Period: Jan 1, 1580 to
John smith
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The beginning
In 1596 at the age of 16 John Smith started life at sea in the military and at first fought in the Netherlands -
going to the americas
Smith became a part of the virginia company which was sponsored to colonize the new land settlements. John smith was assigned the council. -
Pocahontas
After being separated from his group in the Chickhominy river he was captured by native Americans. It is said that Pocahontas saved him from being killed by the chief Powhatan -
Becoming the Colonie's president
John smith ruled firmly but fairly. He made everyone in the colonization work or they should not be a part of the colony. He dealt really well with the native americans. -
Friendly relations
The friendly association between the Indians and the colonists, initiated by John Smith, resulted in a formal coronation of Chief Powhatan on September 10, 1608 -
Leaving back to England
After being badly burned by a gun powder explosion and more conflicts with his fellow colonists, he decided to leave back to England. Also being forced by the Virginia Company. -
Returning to Americas
In April 1614, John Smith returned to America exploring and mapping the Maine and Massachusetts Bay areas, which he named New England. -
Back to England
John Smith returned to England in 1615 where he concentrated on writing about the new colonies and the opportunities of America. -
Death
John Smith died on June 21, 1631 in London, England. The cause of death was unspecified
