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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
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In 1596 at the age of 16 John Smith started life at sea in the military and at first fought in the Netherlands
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Smith became a part of the virginia company which was sponsored to colonize the new land settlements. John smith was assigned the council.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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In April 1614, John Smith returned to America exploring and mapping the Maine and Massachusetts Bay areas, which he named New England.
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John Smith returned to England in 1615 where he concentrated on writing about the new colonies and the opportunities of America.
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John Smith died on June 21, 1631 in London, England. The cause of death was unspecified
