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sir humphrey gilbert

 

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Noun sir humphrey gilbert has 1 sense
  1. Gilbert, Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Humphrey Gilbert - English navigator who in 1583 established in Newfoundland the first English colony in North America (1539-1583)
    --1 is a kind of navigator

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Sir Humphrey Gilbert

Noun: Sir Humphrey Gilbert was an English explorer and soldier who is best known for his efforts to colonize Newfoundland and establish English presence in North America in the late 16th century.

Sample Sentences:

1. Sir Humphrey Gilbert embarked on a daring expedition to Newfoundland in 1583.

2. Many historians consider Sir Humphrey Gilbert as a pioneer in English colonization.

3. The achievements of Sir Humphrey Gilbert paved the way for future English explorers.

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