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9 de abr. de 2024 · Sir Thomas Smythe (born 1558?, Ostenhanger, now Westenhanger, Kent, Eng.—died Sept. 4, 1625, Sutton-at-Hone, Kent) was an English entrepreneur in the Virginia Company that founded the Virginia colony. He also financed numerous trade ventures and voyages of exploration during the early 17th century.
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22 de dic. de 2021 · Sir Thomas Smythe was an English merchant who served as the first of three treasurers of the Virginia Company of London. Although his surname is sometimes rendered Smith, he always spelled it Smythe. Like his father, he was a successful haberdasher and investor in trading companies, including the East India Company.
Sir Thomas Smythe (or Smith, c. 1558 – 4 September 1625) was an English merchant, politician and colonial administrator. He was the first governor of the East India Company and treasurer of the Virginia Company from 1609 to 1620 until enveloped by scandal.
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Thomas Smythe o Smyth o Smith Nota 1 (Ostenhanger, luego Westenhanger, Kent, Inglaterra, c1558 - Sutton-at-Hone, Kent, el 4 de septiembre de 1625) fue un destacado comerciante y empresario inglés, político, diplomático y administrador colonial. Miembro de los gremios de sederos y peleteros de la ciudad de Londres.
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- 4 de septiembre de 1625jul., Sutton-at-Hone (Reino Unido)
Sir Thoma. s Smythe. Thomas Smythe (1558-1625) was born at Westenhanger Castle near Folkestone. His connection with Tonbridge is through his mother Alice who was the daughter of (Judd), founder of Tonbridge School and owner of a large estate in and around Tonbridge. Smythe was able to acquire the Estate in Bidborough and other properties in ...
Smythe might plausibly be described as London's first global merchant with trading interests stretching from Japan to the Chesapeake.But he was a deeply controversial figure, his career in city politics stymied by his connections with the earl of Essex, and his management of the new Virginia plantation the target for criticism from colonists and...
James I knighted Sir Thomas Smythe at the Tower of London in May 1603, he was shortly afterwards employed as Ambassador to Russia. As well as recovering his position as governor of all the important trading companies, he played a leading part in new trading ventures in Virginia, in Bermuda and in search of the North West Passage, and financed several voyages of exploration.
