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Pocahontas

The story of Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of Powhatan, has been enjoyed by schoolchildren for generations. Stories handed down in books and Disney's largely fictionalized version of the maiden have made her famous and larger than life. This category is to separate fact from fiction about Pocahontas, Powhatan, John Rolfe and, of course, John Smith.

843 Questions

Who saves john smith from death after he is tied to a tree?

She didn't save Smith.The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

What does the name Pocahontas mean?

According to Encyclopaedia Britannica:

Pocahontas was the nickname in Virginia Algonquian language for Mataoaka (c. 1595-1617), daughter of Powhatan, and it meant "little wanton" (according to William Stratchey), i.e. little playful (wild) girl.

Later she was baptized and Christened Rebecca, and married to John Rolfe (not Smith).

Pastor Josue Yrion (Brazil c. 2007) claims an other meaning (no source given):

Poco means "spirit"

hontas means "abyss"

What is the physical description of Pocahontas?

Pocahontas is a tall thin Indian women with brown hair and brown eyes

Who are Pocahontas's siblings?

Pocahonts had brothers and sisters she had 3 sisters and only 1 brother the sisters were ''zugiala'' (guisela) "florara" (alison) and "nagulamc" (rosa) the brother's name was "rusirur" (rodolfo)

When was Pocahontas son birthday?

It's was like mid 1600's because she was 21 at the time and died from small pox we don't know the right time but it was around that time

What are some reasons that Pocahontas is famous?

The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

What were three important events in pocahontas's life?

i dont know look it up some where else. dont go to what types of foods start with g

How old was Pocahontas when she had her son?

Well Pochaontas was kidnapped at the age of 14, and held captive for 1 year. So my estimate would have to be between the ages of 14 and or 15. During this time period she married John Rofle. Also during this time she was also forced to change her religion and name, she was then Christian and her name was Rebecca Lady Rofle.

Where is the real Pocahontas from?

She lived in Virginia, near Chesapeak Bay.

Why did Pocahontas save John Smith?

He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

What did Pocahontas say as she died?

"all must die, but tis enough that her child liveth"

What if john smith and Pocahontas had never become friends how would that affect the success of Jamestown?

She didn't save Smith.The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

English name of Pocahontas?

The English name for Pocahontas was Rebecca Rolfe. She is known for her role in the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia.

What is the moral in Pocahontas?

Two important lessons you can learn from Pocahontas is that not everything is impossible and that you have to have bravery to get things done.

How did Pocahontas learn?

She listened to her heart and the wind and bada bing bada she was speaking English

Did Pocahontas have an education?

None. She was Native American.The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

What was Pocahontas's occupation?

Pocahontas was married to the Englishman John Rolfe. Their son an only child was called Thomas Rolfe. He was born on the 30th January 1615c.at the Jamestown Plantation in Virginia but grew up in England. Thomas returned to Virginia in 1635 and became a powerful leader in the Powhatan tribe.(Named after Pocahontas's father). He served in the English military until his death in 1675.

What killed Pocahontas?

The exact cause of Pocahontas's death is still unknown. Some people think she died from TB, smallpox, poison, or pneumonia.

How old was Pocahontas when she was captured?

Pocahontas, later known as Rebecca Rolfe (married John Rolfe), was born circa 1595 and died in England in March 1617 at about 22 years of age. If Pocahontas were alive today, she would be more than 420 years old.

What is the setting of Pocahontas?

"Pocahontas" is set in 1607, just as a new age of exploration has begun.

Who influenced Pocahontas?

The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

Who saved John Smith when he was caputered by Chief Powhatan?

Pocahontas .She didn't save Smith.The story we know is not true. Actually the colonist landed in an area of 14,000 Native Americans and in the worse land in the area. Powhatan pretty much left them alone. I think he figured that they would die from the bad water and disease . He was fairly right. Within 6 months there were only 34 men left alive of the 104 who came. It wasn't until after his death that the brother of Powhatan attacked the colony. The story about Smith is also not true. He did NOT save Jamestown. He was only there a very few months and he lied about his contribution to the settlement in a book he wrote several years later. He also made up the story about Pocahontas and she died young so couldn't refute his story. The man who did save Jamestown was the husband of Pocahontas and gave tobacco seeds to the colony. That was John Rolfe.

What is Pocahontas best remembered for?

Pocahontas is famouse because she is a actor.

Is Pocahontas an American?

Yes, Pocahontas was born as a Native American Indian. NOTE: to the asker of this question "Red Indian" is normally a derogatory term and should not be used.