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Pocahontas, the Powhatan Princess.
The life of the real Pocahontas was not as sweet as that of her alter-ego in the animated film. The Indian princess, daughter of the Powhatan chief, was born around 1595 near the English colony of Virginia. Initially named Matoaka (Little Snow Feather), the young girl was nicknamed Pocahontas (Little Shameless One) because of her mischievous and naughty temperament.
While she was growing up among her people, the British were expanding their colonies, particularly that of Jamestown, which included John Smith. It was then said that the Powhatan tribe captured the English explorer, sentenced him to death, and then finally spared his life at Pocahontas's request. This story is considered erroneous, and the young man is said to have invented it to forge his own legend. On the other hand, Pocahontas was indeed kidnapped by the colonists and held hostage to exert pressure on the natives. Forced to dress like English women and learn their language, the young woman was later converted to Christianity and renamed Rebecca before marrying the British John Rolfe. After welcoming their son, Thomas, they left for England, where they were welcomed at court. The princess was exhibited as a curious beast and an exotic object. Then, as she was preparing to return home in 1617, Pocahontas died on the ship following a terrible illness and was buried in Great Britain.
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