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The Sea Dogs were a group of English privateers and explorers authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England's enemies, whether they were formally at war with them or not. . Active from 1560 until Elizabeth's death in 1603, the Sea Dogs primarily attacked Spanish targets both on land and at sea, particularly during the Anglo-Spanish
It was descendants of this Otho Gilbert who would set out during the Elizabethan period on the family's “hereditary scheme of peopling America with Englishmen”. [2] Most famous among these were the half brothers Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh , both famous explorers of the New World and perhaps infamous military figures in ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 December 2024. Leif Erikson (c.970–c.1020) was a famous Norse explorer who is credited for being the first European to set foot on American soil. Explorers are listed below with their common names, countries of origin (modern and former), centuries of activity and main areas of exploration. Marco ...
Sir Walter Raleigh [a] (/ ˈ r ɔː l i, ˈ r æ l i, ˈ r ɑː l i /; c. 1553 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America, suppressed rebellion in Ireland, helped defend England against the Spanish Armada and held political positions under ...
Hawkins wrote the memories of his trip under the title Voiage into the South Sea (1622), [1] which became the most famous adventure of the Elizabethan era, [citation needed] re-published by the Hakluyt Society in 1847, [8] and reworked in Charles Kingsley's Westward Ho!
During the Elizabethan era, people looked forward to holidays because opportunities for leisure were limited, with time away from hard work being restricted to periods after church on Sundays. For the most part, leisure and festivities took place on a public church holy day. Every month had its own holiday, some of which are listed below:
John Davis (c. 1550 – 29 December 1605) was one of the chief navigators of Queen Elizabeth I of England.He led several voyages to discover the Northwest Passage and served as pilot and captain on both Dutch and English voyages to the East Indies.
People of the Elizabethan era — during the reign of Elizabeth I of England, from 1558 to 1603. Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out ...