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John Smith
John Smith was an English soldier, explorer, admiral of New England, and author. He was knighted for his services to Sigismund Báthory, Prince of Transylvania, and his friend Mózes Székely. Following his return to England from a life as a soldier of fortune and as a slave, he played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement…
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culture · English soldier, explorer and writer (1580–1631) · explorer · military personnel · writer · autobiographer · settler · adventurer · soldier · sea captain · also John Smith, John Smith (explorer), Captain John Smith, Smith
Born 6 January 1580 · Died 21 June 1631 · Q228024
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2026· 26 entries
“s recounting of the story of Pocahontas had been progressively embellished, made up of”
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The Press Democrat: John SMITH Obituary
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MLB.com: Yonatan Henriquez homers (7) on a fly ball to right center field. Trey Snyder scores. John Smith III scores.
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MLB.com: Yosweld Vasquez singles on a fly ball to right fielder John Smith III. Kenni Gomez scores.
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MLB.com: John Smith III doubles (1) on a sharp line drive to left fielder DJ Newman. Eddinson Paulino scores. Trey Snyder to 3rd.
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The Economic Times: John Smith Clarkeson
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MLB.com: Yonatan Henriquez homers (8) on a fly ball to center field. John Smith III scores.
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MLB.com: Daiverson Gutierrez singles on a line drive to center fielder Anthony Huezo. John Smith III scores. Yonatan Henriquez scores.
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Legacy obituary: John Warren Smith Obituary (2026) - Coos Bay, OR - Coos Bay Chapel Cremation & Funeral Service
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The Press Democrat: John Caley Smith
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Denver Gazette: Dennis John Smith Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Denver, CO
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MLB.com: John Smith III homers (1) on a line drive to center field.
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MLB.com: Zach Daudet doubles (16) on a fly ball to left fielder John Smith III. Kenni Gomez scores.
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MLB.com: Anthony Huezo singles on a ground ball to left fielder John Smith III. Brandon Nigh scores. Caden Powell scores. Jack Moss to 2nd.
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The Church Times: Obituary: John Smith
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Mets Minors: John Smith III Begins His Promotion To Brooklyn With A Bang
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MLB.com: John Smith III singles on a ground ball to third baseman Xavier Neyens. Trey Snyder scores. John Smith III to 2nd. Throwing error by third baseman Xavier Neyens.
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Mets Minors: Mets Promote Luke Gabrysh, John Smith III
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Legacy obituary: Timothy St. John St. John Smith
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Legacy obituary: John Henry Smith Obituary (2026) - Shoals, IN - Queen Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care, LLC - Shoals
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Yahoo News UK: Before Sam Smith's and John Smith's: the forgotten breweries of Tadcaster
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Lancashire Evening Post: John Smith’s PNE Fans’ Panel verdict: This time next year...
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Mshale: Felon (2008) - John Smith Transfers To Shu Cbse Class 12 Result 2026 Expected Date (5fQXJrOxjr)
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MLB.com: John Smith III doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to left fielder PJ Morlando. Elian Peña scores.
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Legacy obituary: John Smith Obituary (2026) - Portsmouth, OH - The Daily Times
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2014· 1 entry
A new monument honouring Smith was dedicated at Rye Harbor State Park, an 18-ton obelisk measuring "16 feet 14 inches (5
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1914· 1 entry
The New Hampshire Society of Colonial Wars partially restored and rededicated the monument for the 300th anniversary celebration of his visit
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1864· 1 entry
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Smith's visit to what he named Smith's Isles
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1860· 1 entry
Boston businessman and historian Charles Deane was the first scholar to question specific details of Smith's writings
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1631· 1 entry
Died 1631-06-21.
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1608· 1 entry
Career landmark: colonial governor of Virginia (1608–1609).
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1595· 1 entry
Studied at King Edward VI Grammar School (1592–1595).
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1580· 1 entry
Born 1580-01-06.
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