Pocahontas Is the Only Heroine Who’s Based on Historical Events
Believe it or not, Pocahontas is practically the only Disney heroine based on a real historical figure. Colonists captured the real Pocahontas in 1613. They compelled her to convert to Christianity, and she later married and had a child in the subsequent years. Pocahontas was a Native American woman from the Powhatan people.
Some dispute, though, that Mulan was also a real person. However, others would argue that she was merely a character in an old Chinese poem. While there is debate surrounding the historical authenticity of Mulan, Pocahontas stands out as a Disney character with a well-documented historical background, bringing a unique dimension to her story within the Disney princess lineup.
