# Jamestown is founded (1607)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1607-jamestown-is-founded
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English settlers established a permanent colony in Virginia. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1607 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Jamestown became the first enduring English settlement in mainland North America and a foundation of later empire.

## Why it matters
Jamestown became the first enduring English settlement in mainland North America and a foundation of later empire.

Ruler at the time: [James I](https://english-history.com/rulers/james-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Jamestown is founded](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Jamestown+is+founded&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Jamestown is founded](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Jamestown+is+founded)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)