* Samoset: He is believed to have learned some English through contact with English fishermen who frequented the coast of Maine. He was known to be a skilled navigator and trader, and likely learned some English phrases through these interactions. There's no evidence he became fully fluent in English.
* Squanto: Squanto's story is more complex. He was captured and taken to England around 1614, where he was exposed to English for several years. He then travelled to Spain before eventually returning to his homeland, Patuxet (Plymouth, Massachusetts), in 1619.
* Squanto's knowledge of English was crucial in the survival of the Plymouth Colony. He acted as an intermediary between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe, assisting with communication, farming, and even negotiating peace treaties.
It's important to remember that these accounts rely on historical documents and oral traditions, so the precise details of how they learned English might not be entirely accurate. However, their stories highlight the crucial role of language in shaping cultural exchange and understanding between different groups.