sir humphrey gilbert
Definition
Proper noun: - Sir Humphrey Gilbert: An English explorer, soldier, and navigator of the Elizabethan era. He is historically significant for claiming the territory of Newfoundland for England in 1583, establishing the first English colony in North America.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Sir Humphrey Gilbert was a half-brother to Sir Walter Raleigh.
- The expedition led by Sir Humphrey Gilbert faced severe storms on its return voyage.
- Historians study the colonial charter granted to Sir Humphrey Gilbert by Queen Elizabeth I.
Advanced Usage
- "The legacy of Sir Humphrey Gilbert": Used to discuss the historical impact and consequences of his colonial endeavors.
- The legacy of Sir Humphrey Gilbert is complex, marking both the beginning of English colonization and its attendant conflicts.
Variants and Related Words
- Gilbert (noun): A common shortened reference to Sir Humphrey Gilbert in historical texts.
- Gilbert's colonization attempts paved the way for future English settlements.
- Gilbert's expedition (noun phrase): Specifically refers to his 1583 voyage to Newfoundland.
- Gilbert's expedition formally claimed the land for the English crown.
Synonyms
- Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
- Navigator: A person who directs the route or course of a ship or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments and maps.
Related Phrases
- Gilbert's patent (noun phrase): Refers to the letters patent issued by Queen Elizabeth I in 1578, granting Gilbert permission to discover and colonize remote lands.
- Gilbert's patent gave him extensive authority over any lands he could claim.
Noun
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English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583)
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