Search results
John Rolfe (c. 1585 – March 1622) was an English explorer, farmer and merchant. He is best known for being the husband of Pocahontas and the first settler in the colony of Virginia to successfully cultivate a tobacco crop for export.
Dec 16, 2009 · John Rolfe was an early settler of Virginia who introduced tobacco cultivation and married Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American chief. Learn about his life, achievements, marriage, death and legacy in this article by History.com editors.
- John Rolfe
John Rolfe (baptized May 6, 1585, Norfolk, England—died 1622?, Virginia [U.S.]) was a Virginia planter and colonial official who was the husband of Pocahontas, daughter of the Indian chief Powhatan.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 15, 2024 · Learn how John Rolfe, a tobacco farmer and explorer, married Pocahontas, a Powhatan princess, in 1614. Discover the historical facts and controversies that shaped their relationship and their legacy.
- All That's Interesting
Feb 16, 2021 · John Rolfe (l. 1585-1622 CE) was an English merchant and colonist of Jamestown best known as the husband of Pocahontas (l. c. 1596-1617 CE). He is also known, however, for his successful cultivation...
- Joshua J. Mark
Sep 25, 2018 · John Rolfe (1585–1622) was a British colonist who married Pocahontas, the daughter of Powhatan, in 1614. He also introduced tobacco as a cash crop in Virginia and played a role in the Jamestown colony's politics and trade.
People also ask
Who was Thomas Rolfe?
How did John Rolfe die?
How did John Rolfe contribute to the growth of Virginia?
How did John Rolfe impact Jamestown?
Where is John Rolfe Drive?
When did Rolfe die?
Feb 20, 2024 · Learn the true story of Pocahontas, the Powhatan "princess" who married John Rolfe and became a cultural ambassador between Native Americans and English colonists. Discover how historians debunk the myths and misconceptions that have persisted for centuries.
