Question

Colonizer who attempted to establish a British colony in new foundland

Answer 1

John Cabot is the Colonizer who attempted to establish a British colony in new foundland.

Answer 2

John Cabot

Newfoundland has strong claims to being the longest serving colony in the British Empire. It could even claim to being the oldest colony if you are not counting Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. It was claimed for the English as long ago as 1497 by John Cabot working on behalf of the British Crown.