Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh 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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Hayes Barton
- Educated at
- Oriel CollegeThe King's School
- Awards
- 🏆 Knight Bachelor
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Trending topics shown first"He that doth not as other men do, but endeavoureth that which ought to be done, shall thereby rather incur peril than preservation; for whoso laboureth to be sincerely perfect and good shall necessari…"
"O eloquent, just, and mighty Death! whom none could advise, thou hast persuaded; what none hath dared, thou hast done; and whom all the world hath flattered, thou only hast cast out of the world and d…"
"hath triumphed over time, which besides it nothing but eternity hath triumphed over."
"Whoso desireth to govern well and securely, it behoveth him to have a vigilant eye to the proceedings of great princes, and to consider seriously of their designs."
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1552
Born
Birth1618
Died
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