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Meanings of Humphrey Gilbert in English
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humphrey gilbert English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583)
Usage of Humphrey Gilbert in English
1
A few miles up the Dart another Arctic navigator-SirHumphrey Gilbert-wasborn.
2
In 1578 Sir Humphrey Gilbert obtained a patent for discovery and settlement.
3
English voyages to North America-SirHumphrey Gilbert-HenryHudson-Champlain's first voyage-Founding of Ste.
4
The bark in which Sir Humphrey Gilbert perished was of ten tons only.
5
Sir Humphrey Gilbert's failure was the result of a succession of uncontrollable disasters.
6
The name of Norumbega and the tradition of its glories survived Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
7
The old adventurers of the day of Sir Humphrey Gilbert had acted as individuals.
8
In 1578, Sir Humphrey Gilbert planted Newfoundland for the Queen.
9
The enterprise of Sir Humphrey Gilbert was worthy of a heroic and patriotic nobleman.
10
Sir Humphrey Gilbert, the gallant and renowned sea adventurer, carried these topics still further.
11
Sir Humphrey Gilbert had taken possession of the land.
12
This was no other than Sir Humphrey Gilbert, one of the gallant knights of Devonshire.
13
One was Humphrey Gilbert; the other, Walter Raleigh.
14
Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Humphrey Gilbert about whom I have already told you, were half-broth-ers.
15
What was the view of Sir Humphrey Gilbert?
16
This expedition was little more successful than Sir Humphrey Gilbert's, but nothing seemed to discourage Raleigh.