John Smith facts for kids

John Smith is a very common name, so many different people have been called John Smith throughout history! When you see a name like this, it can sometimes be confusing to know which person is being talked about.

This page helps you find out about two famous people named John Smith:

• John Smith (explorer) (around 1580-1631) was an English explorer. He is well-known for his role in the early days of the Jamestown colony in America. He helped map out parts of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay.

• John Smith (Labour Party leader) (1938-1994) was a British politician. He was the leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom from 1992 until he passed away in 1994. He was an important figure in British politics.

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