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Answer: The fate of the colonists is unknown. There are several theories, all of which have some validity. Some of the colonists may have moved south to merge with the friendly natives, some may have moved north to the Chesapeake (where the colony was supposed to settle), some may have moved 50 miles to the west, and some may have tried to sail back to England. There is no definitive answer. Read more: What_happen_to_the_Roanoke_colony_after_the_summer_of_1587

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When was the Roanoke colony established?

1587


Which colony did England found in 1587?

Roanoke Colony


What colony was founded in 1587 by England?

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The first English colony was founded in July 1587 at?

Roanoke


Who lead the group that settled in Roanoke in 1587?

John White led the group that settled in Roanoke in 1587. He was an English artist and cartographer who served as the governor of the Roanoke colony.


Who led the second group of settlers to Roanoke in 1587?

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What was another name 4 the 1587 colony led by john white at Roanoke?

Do you mean "for"? If so, the 1587 colony has become known as the lost colony.


How long did it take for the colonists to reach Roanoke?

The colonists that settled in Roanoke arrived in 1587 and established the Roanoke Colony. However, the colony mysteriously disappeared sometime between 1587 and 1590, with the exact timeframe of their stay remaining uncertain.


What was the results of Roanoke island colony?

The Roanoke Island colony was a failed English settlement that mysteriously disappeared between 1587 and 1590. When subsequent explorers arrived, they found the colony deserted with no sign of the settlers, giving rise to the mystery of what happened to the people of Roanoke.


When was Roanoke colony founded?

Roanoke colony was founded in 1585 by the English on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina.


Was the Roanoke colony successful?

No, the Roanoke colony was not successful. It was established by English colonizers in 1587 but mysteriously disappeared by 1590. The fate of the colony and its inhabitants remains unknown and is often referred to as the "Lost Colony of Roanoke."


Who sponsored the Roanoke Colony?

There were 12 investors, including John White who was the Governor of the colony. Some of the investors traveled to Roanoke Island, some did not. Sir Walter Ralegh had no financial interest in the 1587 colony. He had financial interests in the 1584 and 1585/6 voyages to Roanoke Island, but by 1587 he was concentrating on his Irish estates, and had no real input into the 1587 voyage.