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Mark Cartwright

by Mark Cartwright
published on 30 May 2021

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Map of Virginia by John White

by John White
published on 17 June 2020

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Map of Virginia by John White — View Full-Size Image

A map of Virginia, the area where English colonists settled in 1585 and 1587 CE, establishing Roanoke Colony (North Carolina, USA). The map also shows Florida and was made by John White (d. 1593 CE) in 1585 CE. (British Museum, London)

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