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   Sir Walter Raleigh (/ ˈ r ɔː l i, ˈ r æ l i, ˈ r ɑː l i /; c. 1552 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era , he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America , suppressed rebellion in Ireland , helped defend England against the ...

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was an English adventurer, writer and nobleman. After growing close to Elizabeth I during his time in the army, Raleigh was knighted in 1585 and became captain of...

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Walter-RaleighSir Walter Raleigh | Biography, Accomplishments, Roanoke ...

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Sir Walter Raleigh, English adventurer and writer, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585. Accused of treason by Elizabeth’s successor, James I, he was imprisoned in the Tower of London and eventually put to death. Learn more about Raleigh’s life in this article.

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   Aug 2, 2023 · History & Culture. Famous British People. Sir Walter Raleigh was an English adventurer and writer who established a colony near Roanoke Island, in present-day North Carolina. He was imprisoned...

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   Who was Sir Walter Raleigh?

   • Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was an English adventurer, writer and nobleman. After growing close to Elizabeth I during his time in the army, Raleigh was knighted in 1585 and became captain of the guard. During Elizabeth’s reign, Raleigh organized three major expeditions to America, including the ill-fated Roanoke settlement.

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   How did Sir Walter Raleigh become famous?

   • His actions were brought to the attention of Queen Elizabeth. He received many honors over the years, including estates in Ireland; he was appointed captain of the Queen’s Guard, and became a member of Parliament. He was knighted in 1585, when he officially earned the title of Sir Walter Raleigh.

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   When was Sir Walter Raleigh knighted?

   • He was knighted in 1585, when he officially earned the title of Sir Walter Raleigh. In April 1584, Sir Walter Raleigh, under patent, sent Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlow to establish the first British colony in North America.

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   Why is it called Sir Walter Raleigh's walk?

   • A view of Sir Walter Raleigh's Walk and the entrance to the upper chamber of the Bloody Tower, 1898. The raised wall between the Bloody Tower and the Lieutenant's House was where he took his daily exercise, thus the naming of this part of the Tower as 'Sir Walter Raleigh's Walk'. Image: Royal Collection Trust / © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018

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   Jun 22, 2020 · Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552-1618 CE) was an English courtier, soldier, mariner, explorer, and historian. A one-time favourite of his queen, Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE), Raleigh organised three expeditions to form a colony on the coast of North America in the 1580s CE.

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   Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the most famous explorers of Elizabeth I 's reign. His courage and good looks made him a favourite of the Queen's, and she rewarded him handsomely. Raleigh was also a scholar and a poet, but he is usually remembered for introducing the essential potato, and the addictive tobacco.

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   Sir Walter Raleigh (also spelled Ralegh, Rawleigh) was an English explorer, soldier, poet, and writer. He funded three voyages to Roanoke Island, North Carolina (off the present-day Outer Banks). Although the colony was not a success, it did pave the way for further English colonization in the New World.

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