Which famous explorer led the 1607 voyage that named Old Point Comfort in Hampton?
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Christopher Newport
Answer
Captain Christopher Newport led the 1607 voyage that named Old Point Comfort in Hampton, Virginia. Newport was an English privateer, ship captain, and explorer who played a significant role in the early years of the Virginia Colony and the establishment of Jamestown.
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