John Smith (Noun)
Meaning
English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John_Smith was a key figure in the early history of the Virginia colony and led several expeditions to explore the Chesapeake Bay.
- Captain John_Smith was rescued by Pocahontas when he was captured by a group of Native Americans who were unhappy with the English settlers.
- John_Smith's writings about his experiences in the New World were widely read in England and helped to promote the idea of establishing colonies in North America.
- John_Smith served as president of the Jamestown council from 1608 to 1609, and worked to improve relations between the English settlers and the Native Americans.
- Despite his important role in the founding of the Jamestown colony, John_Smith left Virginia in 1609 and never returned, partly due to the colonists' growing discontent with his leadership.