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John Ratcliffe


 

John Ratcliffe (died September 1609) was captain of the Discovery, one of three boats that sailed from England on December 19, 1606 to Virginia, to found a colony, arriving May 14, 1607. He later became the second president (but never governor) of the colony. He was killed by the Powhatan Indians.

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1609 - December 19 - 1606 - May 14 - 1607 - Powhatan

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