Births on February 2

Noël Chabanel, French missionary and saint (d. 1649)

Noël Chabanel (February 2, 1613 – December 8, 1649) was a Jesuit missionary at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, and one of the Canadian Martyrs.

13 Apr

Pocahontas
Samuel Argall captures Native American princess Pocahontas in Passapatanzy, Virginia to ransom her for some English prisoners held by her father; she is brought to Henricus as hostage.
2 Jul

Samuel Argall
The first English expedition (from Virginia) against Acadia led by Samuel Argall takes place.