Birthdate: 1552 AD
Birthplace: Hayes Barton,United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Died: October 29, 1618
Sir Walter Raleigh was an influential English statesman, soldier, writer, and explorer renowned for his contributions during the Elizabethan era. He played a crucial part in the English colonization of North America, quelling rebellion in Ireland, protecting England from the Spanish Armada, and serving in various political roles under Queen Elizabeth I. Knighted in 1585, Raleigh received a royal patent to explore Virginia, which paved the way for English settlements in the future. He is also known for his quest for the fabled “City of Gold” in South America and for publishing detailed reports of his explorations.
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