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Bookmark or Share- The Real Story of Pocahontas: Her Life, Death and Meaning - TIMEDespite her short life, Pocahontas was a key figure in the beginnings of English America. Here's what to know about her story.
- Pocahontas - HISTORYPocahontas was a Native American woman born around 1595. She was the daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, the ruler of the Powhatan tribal nation, which at its strongest included...
- Pocahontas | Biography, Cultural Legacy, & Facts | BritannicaPocahontas, 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.
- The True Story of Pocahontas Is More Complicated Than You ...Pocahontas might be a household name, but the true story of her short, powerful life is buried in myths that have persisted since the 17th century. First, Pocahontas wasn’t her actual name....
- Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend - U.S. National Park ServicePocahontas was born about 1596 and named "Amonute," though she also had a more private name of Matoaka. She was called "Pocahontas" as a nickname, which meant "playful one," because of her frolicsome and curious nature. She was the daughter of Wahunsenaca (Chief Powhatan), the mamanatowick (paramount chief) of the Powhatan Chiefdom.
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