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5th August 1583
Sir Humphrey Gilbert, explorer, establishes the first English colony in North America, at what is now St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada.

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Printed sepia postcard showing an illustration by S. Endacot of Sir Humphrey Gilbert of Compton in Devon, an explorer, Member of Parliament, adventurer and soldier. Worth's Series, not numbered, c.1910s. Postally unused. Very good condition, with very slight corner bumps.

Sir Humphrey Gilbert of Compton, Devon, c.1910s - Worth's Series Postcard

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sir humphrey gilbert
- English navigator who in 1583 established in newfoundland the first english colony in north america (1539-1583)

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