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Humphrey Gilbert

English adventurer, explorer, politician and soldier
Years: 1539 - 1583

Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c. 1539 – 9 September 1583) is an English adventurer, explorer, member of parliament, and soldier from Devon, who serves the crown during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England.

One of the pioneers of English colonization, he also claims what is thought to be the first English property in North America.

He is a half-brother (through his mother) of Sir Walter Raleigh.