In the 'Pocahontas' Disney movie, Chief Powhatan was about to execute John Smith, but Pocahontas saved him by throwing herself in the way of the weapon, causing the Chief to stop.
His name was Chief Powhatan.
Chief Powhatan had Captain John Smith kidnapped in order to impress Smith with his power. He also wanted to show the Indian's desire for peace.
Powhatan, the chief of the town, aka Pocahontas's father
Mary Powhatan did not marry John Smith; instead, she was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the leader of the Powhatan Confederacy. There was a notable interaction between John Smith and Powhatan's daughter, often romanticized in stories, but they did not have a formal marriage. Historical records indicate that Smith and Powhatan's relationship was more of a diplomatic nature than a marital one.
In the 'Pocahontas' Disney movie, Chief Powhatan was about to execute John Smith, but Pocahontas saved him by throwing herself in the way of the weapon, causing the Chief to stop.
Chief Powhatan was famous for being the paramount chief of Tsenacommacah. However, he was most well-known for being the father of Pocahontas, who saved an Englishman called John Smith from being killed by her father.
His name was Chief Powhatan.
Powhatan
Chief Powhatan had Captain John Smith kidnapped in order to impress Smith with his power. He also wanted to show the Indian's desire for peace.
The Indian chief who helped John smith was Powhatan
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Powhatan, the chief of the town, aka Pocahontas's father
Chief Powhatan decided to spare Smith's life after Smith's own account of the events earned him respect and admiration in Powhatan's eyes. Smith's stories of the powerful English king and threats of retaliation if he were harmed likely played a role in Powhatan's decision to let him live. Additionally, Powhatan may have seen potential benefits in maintaining a positive relationship with the English for trade and mutual protection.
The Native American Chief's name was "Wahunsonacock" or "Chief Powhatan".
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the native leader who helped John smith was chief Powhatan