Sir Walter Raleigh (/ˈrɔːli, ˈræli, ˈrɑːli/; c. 1553 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable...
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Chamber to Queen Elizabeth I of England. Her secret marriage to Sir Walter Raleigh precipitated a long period of royal disfavour for both her and her husband...
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Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh (/ˈrɔːli, ˈrɑː-/; 5 September 1861 – 13 May 1922) was an English scholar, poet, and author. Raleigh was also a Cambridge Apostle...
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Walter Raleigh (c. 1554 – 1618) was an English writer, poet, soldier, courtier and explorer. Walter Raleigh may also refer to: Walter Raleigh (professor)...
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Roanoke Colony (section 1552–1602: Walter Raleigh)
The Roanoke Colony (/ˈroʊənoʊk/ ROH-ə-nohk) was an attempt by Sir Walter Raleigh to found the first permanent English settlement in North America. The...
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The city of Raleigh is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who established the now-lost Roanoke Colony in present-day Dare County. Raleigh is home to North...
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El Dorado (section Walter Raleigh)
third attempt, he was taken captive by Walter Raleigh, who then launched his own expedition into the Guianas. Raleigh likewise failed to reach his goal, but...
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the VVorld / In Five Bookes) is an incomplete work of history by Sir Walter Raleigh, begun in about 1607 whilst the author was imprisoned in the Tower of...
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Lake Parime (section Walter Raleigh, 1595)
Lake Cassipa, are often depicted on early maps of South America. Sir Walter Raleigh began the exploration of the Guianas in earnest in 1594 and described...
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School of Night is a modern name for a group of men centred on Sir Walter Raleigh that was once referred to in 1592 as the "School of Atheism". The group...
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