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In 1578 Elizabeth granted Gilbert the first English colonial charter. His mission was to explore, occupy, and govern any territory in the New World "not actually possessed of any Christian prince or people." That charter, ignoring Indian claims to North America, made Gilbert the lord and proprietor of all the land between Florida and Labrador.
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Who claimed Newfoundland for Queen Elizabeth?
Sir Humphrey Gilbert
Where did Sir Humphrey Gilbert explore?
Sir Humphrey Gilbert explored Newfoundland -Ashton
What country sponsored sir Humphrey Gilbert?
Sir Humphrey Gilbert explored for England.
Did Sir Humphrey Gilbert have any children?
Yes, he had 2, Ralegh Gilbert and John Gilbert.
What did Humphrey Gilbert discover?
he discover nichole
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