Sir Thomas Gates

Sir Thomas Gates was an English officer and colonizer in the early 1600s, known for leading the second English attempt to settle in North America. He played a significant role in establishing the Jamestown colony in Virginia and later took part in the founding of the more successful Virginia Company settlements. Gates is notable for surviving and navigating through challenging early colonial hardships, including a shipwreck during the voyage to America, and for helping develop strategies to sustain the struggling colonies. His leadership contributed to the eventual growth and stability of early English settlements in North America.