Humphrey Gilbert

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Humphrey Gilbert born?Circa 1539
2. When did Humphrey Gilbert die?September 9, 1583
3. Where was Humphrey Gilbert born?Devon, England
4. What is the related to?Maternal half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh; cousin of Sir Richard Grenville
5. Who was Humphrey Gilbert?He was an English explorer and politician from Devon who helped start England's adventures across the sea.
6. What did Humphrey Gilbert try to do in North America?He tried to set up a colony on Newfoundland, but the attempt was difficult and did not become a permanent settlement.

Northwest Passage: A hypothetical sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory; the right to govern oneself.
Elizabethan Era: The period of English history during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603), marked by exploration and cultural flourishing.