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john smith was born in January of 1580 in the united kingdom. he was a English explorer and soldier. Also a founder of Jamestown. led expeditions exploring the Chesapeake bay and the new England coast. died on June 21,1631. he was knighted for his services to Sigismund bathory , prince of transylvania.
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Created with images by Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the BPL - "A general map of the southern British colonies, in America" • James Cridland - "Internet"