Because of the imminent attack by the Spanish (Spanish Armada) in 1588, there was a stay of shipping, meaning that ships were not allowed to leave England. They were needed to form a defense against the attack. John White was not able to return to Roanoke Island until 1590.
Queen Elizabeth I was the monarch during the time of the Roanoke colony in the late 16th century.
Queen Elizabeth I did not personally send people to Roanoke Island. The Roanoke colony was initially established by Sir Walter Raleigh, on behalf of the English crown, in 1585. Despite Queen Elizabeth I's support for colonization efforts, she did not personally oversee the settlement of Roanoke Island.
Sir Walter Raleigh received permission from Queen Elizabeth I to establish the colony of Roanoke in the late 16th century.
Walter Raleigh received the charter for the Roanoke colony in 1584 from Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I was queen from 1558 to 1603. The lost colony of Roanoke was started in the 1580's.
Queen Elizabeth I was queen from 1558 to 1603. The lost colony of Roanoke was started in the 1580's.
The settlement on Roanoke Island was founded by Sir Walter Raleigh under the sponsorship of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
There is no evidence that John White ever met Queen Elizabeth. He was the Governor of the colony seated on Roanoke Island.
Queen Elizabeth I of England granted the charter for the Roanoke Island expeditions led by Sir Walter Raleigh.
The Roanoke voyage was sponsored by England. Queen Elizabeth I gave permission to Sir Walter Raleigh to organize the expedition in 1584.
The Roanoke Island colony was supported by Sir Walter Raleigh, who received a charter from Queen Elizabeth I to establish the first English colony in North America. Queen Elizabeth I also provided some financial and political support for the endeavor.