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   John Rolfe ( c. 1585 – March 1622) was an English explorer, farmer and merchant. He is best known for being the husband of Pocahontas and the first settler in the colony of Virginia to successfully cultivate a tobacco crop for export.

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3. www.history.com › topics › explorationJohn Rolfe - HISTORY

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   Dec 16, 2009 · John Rolfe was an early settler of Virginia who introduced tobacco cultivation and married Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American chief. Learn about his life, achievements, marriage, death and legacy in this article by History.com editors.

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   John Rolfe was a Virginia planter and colonial official who was the husband of Pocahontas, daughter of the Indian chief Powhatan. John Rolfe sailed for Virginia in 1609, but a shipwreck in the Bermudas delayed his arrival until the following year.

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   Who was Thomas Rolfe?

   • In January of 1615 CE, their son Thomas Rolfe (l. 1615 - c. 1680 CE) was born and the couple seems to have lived happily on Rolfe’s plantation. The peace with the Powhatans brought stability which enabled the unencumbered proliferation of tobacco plantations.

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   What did Rolfe do for a living?

   • Rolfe left his son in the care of a guardian in England and returned to his adopted home. In Virginia he became a councilor and sat as a member of the House of Burgesses. He married Jane Pierce, daughter of colonist Captain William Pierce, and continued his efforts to improve the quality and quantity of Virginia tobacco.

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   How did John Rolfe die?

   • In March 1622, the Algonquians (under Powhatan’s successor, Opechankeno) made a major assault on the English colony, killing some 350 to 400 residents, or a full one-quarter of the population. John Rolfe died that same year, although it is not known whether he was killed in the massacre or died under other circumstances.

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   How did John Rolfe contribute to the growth of Virginia?

   • Upon his return, John Rolfe dedicated himself to the growth of Virginia. He became a councilor and a member of the House of Burgesses, and continued to cultivate tobacco. According to Historic Jamestowne, the exportation of Virginia tobacco to England swiftly ramped up. In 1617, exports totaled 20,000 pounds.

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   Feb 16, 2021 · John Rolfe (l. 1585-1622 CE) was an English merchant and colonist of Jamestown best known as the husband of Pocahontas (l. c. 1596-1617 CE). He is also known, however, for his successful cultivation...

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7. allthatsinteresting.com › john-rolfeJohn Rolfe, The English Colonist Who Married Pocahontas

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   Jun 15, 2024 · So who was John Rolfe? How did he cross paths with Pocahontas, and what were the true circumstances of their relationship? Here’s everything you need to know about the man who became Pocahontas’ husband. John Rolfe’s Tumultuous Voyage To The New World.

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9. www.thoughtco.com › john-rolfe-biography-4175806Life of John Rolfe, Husband of Pocahontas - ThoughtCo

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   Sep 25, 2018 · John Rolfe (1585–1622) was a British colonist of the Americas. He was an important figure in Virginia politics and an entrepreneur who played a significant role in founding the Virginia tobacco trade. However, he is best known as the man who married Pocahontas, the daughter of Powhatan, head of the Powhatan confederacy of Algonquin tribes.

10. historicjamestowne.org › history › pocahontasJohn Rolfe | Historic Jamestowne

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    John Rolfe was a colonist who introduced tobacco to Virginia and married Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan. Learn about his life, his adventures, his legacy and his connection to Jamestown Rediscovery.