when was jamestown founded

Jamestown was founded on May 14, 1607. It was established by English settlers under the authority of the Virginia Company of London as the first permanent English settlement in North America. The location was chosen for its defensive advantages and accessibility to deep water near the James River. The settlement was named after King James I. The initial landing and establishment of the settlement took place on May 14, 1607, after the expedition arrived in the Chesapeake Bay area in late April 1607.