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In 1583 Gilbert landed at Newfoundland and there founded the first British colony in North America. After a voyage of discovery along the south coast he sailed for home, but was lost in a storm off the southern Azores. A year later his patents were renewed in the name of his half-brother, Sir Walter Raleigh. [1] Late 1570s
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The 16th century began with the Julian year 1501 (represented by the Roman numerals MDI) and ended with either the Julian or the Gregorian year 1600 (MDC), depending on the reckoning used (the Gregorian calendar introduced a lapse of 10 days in October 1582).
Years of the 16th century by continent (107 C) Years of the 16th century by country (159 C) This page was last edited on 5 January 2025, at 01:15 (UTC). Text is ...
Years of the 16th century in North America (80 C) * 16th century in Central America (10 C, 11 P) / 16th-century disestablishments in North America (14 C, 5 P)
In the late 16th century, England, France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic launched major colonization expeditions in North America. [1] The death rate was very high among early immigrants, and some early attempts disappeared altogether, such as the English Lost Colony of Roanoke. Nevertheless, successful colonies were established within several ...
In England, Wales, Ireland and Britain's American colonies, there were two calendar changes, both in 1752. The first adjusted the start of a new year from 25 March (Lady Day, the Feast of the Annunciation) to 1 January, a change which Scotland had made in 1600. The second discarded the Julian calendar in favour of the Gregorian calendar ...
Years of the 16th century in Central America (3 C) M. Years of the 16th century in Mexico (5 C) N. Years of the 16th century in New France (2 C)