Richard Hakluyt, who died on November 23, 1616, shaped early English exploration literature and the rise of English as a global language. Through vast compilations of voyages and persuasive arguments for colonization, he preserved sailors’ voices, guided imperial policy, and expanded the imaginative and linguistic horizons of English readers.
Death of Richard Hakluyt (c. 1552–1616) – The Great Chronicler of English Voyages and the Early Global Reach of the English Language
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