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Parent. Wahunsenacawh/Chief Powhatan (father) Pocahontas ( US: / ˌpoʊkəˈhɒntəs /, UK: / ˌpɒk -/; born Amonute, [1] also known as Matoaka and Rebecca Rolfe; c. 1596 – March 1617) was a Native American woman belonging to the Powhatan people, notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia.
Pocahontas is a 1995 American animated musical historical drama film based on the life of Powhatan woman Pocahontas and the arrival of English colonial settlers from the Virginia Company. The film romanticizes Pocahontas's encounter with John Smith and her legendary saving of his life.
Jun 23, 1995 · A classic tale of love and adventure between a Native American woman and an English soldier in colonial Virginia. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-winning film.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan and the wife of John Rolfe, who played a key role in the Jamestown colony. Discover her life story, from her childhood to her death, and her legacy in American history.
Despite her short life, Pocahontas was a key figure in the beginnings of English America. Here's what to know about her story.
Jun 21, 2024 · Pocahontas, Powhatan woman who fostered peace between English colonists and Native Americans by befriending the settlers at the Jamestown Colony in Virginia and eventually marrying one of them. Learn more about Pocahontas’s life and her legacy, including her portrayal in popular culture.
Pocahontas is a leader of the Powhatan Tribe, of which her father is the chief. She finds the courage to choose the right path, even when it’s not the easiest, and discovers that true kindness is walking the footsteps of a stranger.
