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English Exploration in North Carolina Sir Humphrey Gilbert 1578, Queen Elizabeth I granted Sir Humphrey Gilbert, the half brother of Walter Raleigh, a patent that allowed him to discover “remote heathen and barbarous” lands not held by any Christian people. 1583, Gilbert reached coast of Newfoundland and claimed it in the name of the Queen. However, the Canadian wilderness proved too harsh for a colony. On his return voyage, Gilbert and all his crew were lost at sea. Raleigh took over his half-brother’s patent and received his own in 1584. Sir Walter Raleigh the First Voyage--An Expedition Walter Raleigh was granted all the lands not claimed by Spain if he could set up a colony within 6 years. The lands were to be named “Virginia” in honor of Queen Elizabeth, aka the Virgin Queen Sir Walter Raleigh the First Voyage--An Expedition On April 27, 1584, Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe, captains of the ship, set sail from Plymouth, England. On July 13, 1584 the expedition, which included artist John White, reached the Outer Banks. AMADAS-BARLOWE VOYAGE Three days later, Indians who were described as “very handsome, and goodly people and in their behavior as mannerly and civill, as any of Europe” greeted the Englishmen. Chief Wingina was ruler of these Roanoac Indians. AMADAS-BARLOWE VOYAGE The expedition spent 6 weeks exploring and documenting their visit in and around Roanoke Island. On the return voyage, two natives, Manteo and Wanchese, accompanied the Englishmen. AMADAS-BARLOWE VOYAGE In January 1584 as a result of this successful expedition, Walter Raleigh was knighted. Ralph Lane Colony—2nd Voyage In 1585 Ralph Lane sailed with 107 men, including John White, Thomas Harriot, Manteo, Wanchese, Sir Richard Grenville. July 1585, the colonists built Fort Raleigh. Manteo chose to stay with the colonists; Wanchese returned to his people. Ralph Lane Colony—2nd Voyage Before Grenville returned to England, h