Humphrey Gilbert

Humphrey Gilbert

Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c. 1539 – 9 September 1583) of Devon in England was a half-brother (through his mother) of Sir Walter Raleigh. Adventurer, explorer, member of parliament, and soldier, he served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth and was a pioneer of English colonization in North America and the Plantations of Ireland.

Read more about Humphrey Gilbert:  Early Life, Military Career in Ireland, Member of Parliament and Adventurer, Legacy, Popular Culture

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