Samoset biography for kids

Samoset (ca. –) was the first Native American to speak with the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony. On March 16, , the people were very surprised when Samoset walked straight into Plymouth Colony where the people were living.

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He greeted them in English. Samoset said he had learned some of the language from some Englishfishermen that came to Maine.

Samoset was member of the Wampanoag tribe that lived in Maine. He was an important man within his tribe. Samoset talked with the leaders of Plymouth Colony. A few days later he came back with Squanto, an Indian leader who also spoke English.

Samoset is also sometimes called Somerset.

Samoset - World History Encyclopedia

The name Somerset may have been given by the English men whom came from Somerset in England. Capt. Levett met Samoset, along with other Native American leaders, in in the harbor of present-day Portland, Maine.

Samoset Comes to Plymouth Colony - From Mourt's Relation ()

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