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Bartholomew Gosnold (moment of silence)

By semcdougall2026@grsu14.org
  • Dec 1, 1571

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  • Jan 1, 1572

    born in1572

    born in1572
    He was born in Suffolk, England

  • colonization of the Elizabeth Isles

    In 1602, he led the brief colonization of the Elizabeth Isles. He explored and named Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.

  • Virginia Charter

    Virginia Charter
    "After James I had granted the Virginia Charter in 1606, Gosnold was appointed vice-admiral of the London Merchants’ fleet of three ships that sailed from England on December 20 of that year."

  • Arrival

    Arrival
    When the vessels reached Cape Henry in April 1607, Gosnold was appointed a member of the resident council for the new settlement.

  • Death was Aug. 22, 1607

    Death was Aug. 22, 1607
    He died in Jamestown, Virginia

  • The findings

    The findings
    In 2003 archaeologists uncovered what they believed to be Gosnold’s remains, just outside the grounds of the historical settlement.