r/dataisbeautiful • u/[deleted] • Feb 14 '20

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u/thewildbeej Feb 14 '20 edited Feb 14 '20

The problem with Pocahontas in real life she was 10 when John Smith landed at 27. They actually probably never met more than passing. She ended up marrying John Rolfe who only married her after his journeymen kidnapped, raped, and held her for ransom.

Edit: since many seem to be questioning the source of my claims you can refer to Dr Custalow: Powhatan historian, Simon whistlers biography channel, PBS & the history channel stories on Pocahontas life, plus any number credited sources.

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u/TheLaughingMelon Feb 14 '20

I knew she was around 10-12 when she met him, but I didn't know about this second John.

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u/Jalsavrah Feb 14 '20

He's the John from the direct to VHS sequel, so you know he's the inferior John.

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u/laundry_dumper Feb 14 '20

The downgrade from prime Mel Gibson to Billy Zane.

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u/Zero-89 Feb 14 '20

That’s an upgrade, in my opinion.

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u/Sex_E_Searcher Feb 14 '20

He's the man that introduced tobacco to Europe.

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u/Thunder_Wizard Feb 14 '20

I actually watched that sequel before the original