John Smith
An English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author
Biography
When Jamestown was established in 1607, Smith trained the first settlers to farm and work, thus saving the colony from early devastation. He publicly stated "He that will not work, shall not eat", equivalent to the 2nd Thessalonians 3:10 in the Bible. Harsh weather, lack of food and water, the surrounding swampy wilderness, and attacks from local Indians almost destroyed the colony. With Smith's leadership, however, Jamestown survived and eventually flourished. Smith was forced to return to England after being injured by an accidental explosion of gunpowder in a canoe.
Smith's books and maps were important in encouraging and supporting English colonization of the New World. He gave the name New England to the region that is now the Northeastern United States and noted: "Here every man may be master and owner of his owne labour and land... If he have nothing but his hands, he may...by industries quickly grow rich." Smith died in London in 1631.
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith (explorer) (webpage from Wikipedia) | A long article about smith | Link |
Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| John Smith born | 1580-01-06 |
| John Smith died | 1631-06-21 |
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