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Captain John Smith tells of being taken captive in 1607, by Powhatan. Fearing Smith would be killed, Pocahontas flung herself across Smith, attempting to prevent his deat

Powhatan has many wives but only keeps each wife until she bears him a child. All of his wives are temporary. He also retained a large group of bodyguards.

Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the

Pocahontas: Daughter of Powhatan, Saves John Smith after arrival at Jamestown, becomes peacemaker.