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Walter Raleigh
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English statesman, soldier and writer (1552–1618)
Walter Raleigh was an English statesman, soldier, and writer who lived from 1552 to 1618 during a pivotal period in English history. He is an important historical figure because of his roles in government and military affairs, as well as his contributions to English literature and exploration.
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Walter
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of death
- London
- Spouse
- Elizabeth Raleigh
- Occupation
- politician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Protestantism
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Conflict
- Anglo-Spanish War
- Image
- Sir Walter Ralegh by 'H' monogrammist.jpg
- Residence
- Republic of Ireland
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- Commons category
- Sir Walter Raleigh
- date of birth
- 1554-00-00
- date of death
- 1618-10-28
- topic's main category
- Category:Walter Raleigh
- manner of death
- capital punishment
- cause of death
- decapitation
- place of detention
- Tower of London
- name in native language
- Sir Walter Raleigh
- place of burial
- St Margaret's Church, Westminster
- writing language
- English language
- P12749
- Nittedal
- P13311
- Casorzo Monferrato
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Works in European collections
5 objects attributed to Walter Raleigh, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
Sir Walter Raleigh (/ˈrɔːli, ˈrɑːli, ˈræli/; c. 1553 – 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 Spanish Armada and held political positions under Elizabeth I.
Raleigh was born to a landed gentry family of Protestant faith in Devon, the son of Walter Raleigh and Catherine Champernowne. He was the younger half-brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and a cousin of Sir Richard Grenville. Little is known of his early life, though in his late teens he spent some time in France taking part in the religious civil wars. In his 20s he took part in the suppression of rebellion in the colonisation of Ireland; he also participated in the siege of Smerwick. Later, he became a landlord of property in Ireland and mayor of Youghal in east Munster.
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