John Smith (explorer)
English soldier, explorer, writer (1580–1631)
John Smith (explorer) ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos
![John Smith (explorer): English soldier, explorer, writer (1580–1631)](https://www.newsr.in/en/knowledge/John-Smith-explorer-_20210126.jpg)
John Smith 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. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony between September 1608 and August 1609, and he led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area. Later, he explored and mapped the coast of New England. He was knighted for his services to Sigismund Báthory, Prince of Transylvania, and his friend Mózes Székely.
0 shares | ShareTweetSavePostSend |
You Might Like
Rich Paul Says Bronny James Belongs In NBA, Downplays Nepotism ClaimsRich Paul says Bronny James would be in the NBA even if his name was John Smith ... downplaying all the critics' claims of nepotism playing a major role in LeBron James' son getting drafted to the..TMZ.com - Published |
Search this site and the web: |