In 1613, the next important chapter in Pocahontas' life begins. She was kidnapped by the captain named Samuel Argall. Pocahontas was betrayed by what she thought were her friends in Patawomeck. She was told that they had been invited to board a British ship called “Treasurer” and take a tour. During this tour he came aboard and the ship sailed to Jamestown. Captain Argall planned to use her as a ransom for the exchange of prisoners taken by her father. Powahatan freed the prisoners and sent them with corn and some tools, but refused to send their weapons, which in turn forced the English to detain Pocahontas. During her imprisonment she was taught English and ended up converting to Christianity. While leaning into Christianity, Pocahontas met John Rolfe. After converting to Christianity she was able to marry her love Rolfe after being baptized and given the name "Rebecca". After her marriage she gave birth to a son named Thomas. The Rolfe family moved to England in 1616 and was used to secure peace and used by the Virginia Company of London. In 1617 they returned to Jamestown, and on the return journey she fell ill and died
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