This Day in History Entry #166

April 10th, 2012 by Wordsman

To compete with his rivals in Spain
Past the ‘Lantic James One spread his reign
By his say, ‘cross the Pond
A new colony dawned
But ‘twould cause his successors some pain

Event: The Virginia Company of London, which would later establish the Jamestown Settlement, is established by royal charter
Year: 1606
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Company