In 1585, during the initial stages of Anglo-Spanish War, Bernard Drake led a devastating raid on the Spanish and Portuguese fisheries. This provided an opportunity to secure the island and led to the appointment of Proprietary Governors to establish colonial settlements on the island from 1610 to 1728. John Guy became governor of the first settlement at Cuper's Cove. Other settlements included Bristol's Hope, Renews, New Cambriol, South Falkland and Avalon (which became a province in 1623). The first governor given jurisdiction over all of Newfoundland was Sir David Kirke in 1638.
In 1585 during the initial stages of Anglo-Spanish War Bernard Drake led a devastating raid on the Spanish and Portuguese fisheries This provided an opportunity to secure the island and led to the appointment of Proprietary Governors to establish colonial settlements on the island from 1610 to 1728 John Guy became governor of the first settlement at Cuper's Cove Other settlements included Bristol's Hope Renews New Cambriol South Falkland and Avalon (which became a province in 1623) The first governor given jurisdiction over all of Newfoundland was Sir David Kirke in 1638