Historical Events tagged with "john rolfe"
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Cultural Traditions
Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe in Virginia
April 5th, 1614 410 years ago
Pocahontas, a Native American woman, married John Rolfe, an English tobacco planter, in a ceremony that took place in Virginia. Their marriage was significant as it represented the union of two distinct cultures and helped establish a period of peace between the Powhatan Confederacy and English settlers. Pocahontas converted to Christianity and took the name Rebecca. The wedding was attended by influential leaders, signaling the importance of their union.
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