Humphrey Gilbert

Sir Humphrey Gilbert was an English adventurer, explorer, member of parliament and soldier who served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was a pioneer of the English colonial empire in North America and the Plantations of Ireland.

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Who was born first?

• Humphrey Gilbert was born 1 year before Francis Drake
• Humphrey Gilbert was born 3 years before Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira
• Humphrey Gilbert was born 3 years after Juan de Fuca
• Humphrey Gilbert was born 4 years after Martin Frobisher
• Humphrey Gilbert was born 6 years after Alonso de Ercilla

Timeline

1. Alonso de ErcillaAugust 7, 1533 – November 29, 1595
2. Martin Frobisher1535 – November 15, 1594
3. Juan de Fuca1536–1602
4. Humphrey Gilbert (this page)1539 – September 9, 1583
5. Francis Drakecirca 1540 – January 28, 1596
6. Álvaro de Mendaña de NeiraOctober 1, 1542 – October 18, 1595

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