Humphrey Gilbert

Summary

Humphrey Gilbert is a human^[1]. Born in Devon^[2], he… he was born on 1539^[3]. He died on September 9, 1583^[4]. He worked as an explorer^[5] and politician^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Humphrey Gilbert's place of birth was Devon^[2].
• Humphrey Gilbert was born on 1539^[3].
• Humphrey Gilbert died on September 9, 1583^[4].
• Humphrey Gilbert's father was Otho Gilbert^[8].
• Humphrey Gilbert's mother was Katherine Champernowne^[9].
• Humphrey Gilbert held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[10].
• Humphrey Gilbert worked as an explorer^[5].
• Humphrey Gilbert's professions included politician^[6].
• Humphrey Gilbert held the position of Member of the 1571 Parliament^[11].
• Humphrey Gilbert held the position of Member of the 1572-83 Parliament^[12].
• Humphrey Gilbert was educated at Eton College^[13].
• Humphrey Gilbert is recorded as male^[14].
• Humphrey Gilbert's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Humphrey Gilbert's Commons category is recorded as Humphrey Gilbert^[16].
• The cause of death was drowning^[17].
• Humphrey Gilbert's family name is recorded as Gilbert^[18].
• Humphrey Gilbert's given name is recorded as Humphrey^[19].
• Humphrey Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[20].
• Humphrey Gilbert's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[21].
• Humphrey Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[22].
• Humphrey Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)^[23].
• Humphrey Gilbert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[24].
• Humphrey Gilbert's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sir Gilbert Humphrey'}^[25].

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Origins and Family

Humphrey Gilbert's place of birth was Devon^[2]. He was born on 1539^[3]. His father was Otho Gilbert^[8]. His mother was Katherine Champernowne^[9].

Education

Humphrey Gilbert was educated at Eton College^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[5] and politician^[6]. Positions held include Member of the 1571 Parliament^[11] and Member of the 1572-83 Parliament^[12].

Death and Burial

Humphrey Gilbert died on September 9, 1583^[4]. The cause of death was drowning^[17].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Humphrey Gilbert include Mount Gilbert^[26], a mountain^[27], in Canada^[28].

Why It Matters

Humphrey Gilbert has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

Entities named for him include Mount Gilbert^[26], a mountain^[27], in Canada^[28].

FAQs

Where was Humphrey Gilbert born?

Born in Devon^[2], Humphrey Gilbert…

Who were Humphrey Gilbert's parents?

Humphrey Gilbert's father was Otho Gilbert^[8]. Humphrey Gilbert's mother was Katherine Champernowne^[9].

What did Humphrey Gilbert do for work?

Humphrey Gilbert worked as explorer^[5] and politician^[6].

Where did Humphrey Gilbert go to school?

Humphrey Gilbert was educated at Eton College^[13].