April 10, 1606: The Virginia Company of London is established by royal charter by James I of England
April 10, 1606: The Virginia Company of London is established by royal charter by James I of England with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America.Fairly random anniversary to pick for this one, but it is interesting to contemplate how much had changed since the era recorded on the maps.Book: Horsley, John, 1685-1732. Britannia romana, or, The Roman antiquities of Britain… London : Printed for J. Osborn and T. Longman … , 1732. -- source link
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