John Ratcliffe

John Ratcliffe

After inviting governor John Ratcliffe (villain figure in Pocahontas) for a friendly gathering, the Powhatan Indians instead tied him to a stake, removed pieces of skin from his entire body with mussel shells, and tossed them into the fire as he watched.

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: DeathPeople

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links