Pocahontas was born 1595 in eastern Virginia with the name of Matoaka. Her father was the chief of the Powhatan people. Amazingly she had 26 siblings!At a young age she was giving nickname Pocahontas meaning “playful one”.Historians think she was giving this name because of her playful personality.When she was only 12 the first english
settlers arrived. Next you will learn about Pocahontas's struggles and accomplishments.