Fiction    From 1719 

Robinson Crusoe

Titular character in the novel by Daniel Defoe published in 1719. See also Friday.

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Robinson Crusoe

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Captain John Smith

Captain John Smith

Citizen and cordwainer (cobbler), first among the leaders of the settlement at Jamestown, Virginia from which began the overseas expansion of the English speaking peoples. Born Lancashire. 16 year...

Person, Exploring, Race Issues, USA

2 memorials
Samuel Crispe

Samuel Crispe

Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

1 memorial
The Sailing of the Mayflower

The Sailing of the Mayflower

The ship that carried pilgrims from Britain to the New World. There were 102 passengers on board, who were mainly English, but included some Dutch and a Frenchman. It sailed from Plymouth, England....

Event, Exploring, Transport, USA

4 memorials
Bartholomew Gosnold

Bartholomew Gosnold

Explorer. Born in Grundisburgh, Suffolk. He led the first recorded European expedition to Cape Cod, and is considered to be the prime mover in the colonisation of Virginia. He captained the 'Godspe...

Person, Exploring, USA

1 memorial
George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

Born Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. Viceroy of India. Successful Foreign Secretary. Disappointed not to have become Prime Minster. Died in London.

Person, Exploring, Politics & Administration, India

3 memorials