John Smith was an English soldier, author, and explorer born on January 1, 1580 in Willoughby, England. He is credited with the establishment of the first English settlement in North America, and is remembered for his contributions to the exploration and colonization of the New World.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)
About
English soldier, author, and Explorer who was credited with the establishment of the first English settlement in North America.
Before Fame
He left home at age sixteen and became a Sailor, and later served as a mercenary to Henry IV of France.
Trivia
He trained settlers to farm and survive in the very first English colony in North America: Jamestown.
Family Life
His father's death inspired him to leave home as a teenager to pursue a sailor's life.
Associated With
He was portrayed by Colin Farrell in the 2005 film The New World.