Sir Humphrey Gilbert (Noun)
Meaning
English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Sir Humphrey Gilbert was a prominent figure in the early English exploration and colonization of North America.
- In 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the eastern coast of North America as an English territory by virtue of the royal prerogative.
- Gilbert had a reputation as a skilled navigator, which helped him persuade the English crown to fund his voyage to establish a colony in North America.
- As the leader of the first English colony in North America, Sir Humphrey Gilbert demonstrated great determination and perseverance in the face of numerous challenges.
- In honor of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, the city of St John's in Newfoundland is close to the location of his ill-fated English colony.