1598
Sir Walter Raleigh didn't discover potatoes. Potatoes originated in South America and were introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers around the late 16th century. Raleigh is known more for his expeditions to the New World and his attempts to establish English colonies in North America.
I think it is discover
1756
Raleigh never discovered Ghana.
Sir Walter Raleigh went to America, brought back queen Elizabeth I potatoes and sweet potatoes and he also brought back tobacco.
he didnt discover it. he found out that they were edible.
Sir Walter Raleigh is credited with introducing potatoes and tobacco to England after his expeditions to the Americas in the late 16th century. He encountered these crops primarily in present-day North America and South America, particularly during his travels to the regions inhabited by indigenous peoples. Raleigh's promotion of these products played a significant role in their eventual popularity in Europe.
Sir Walter Raleigh's father's name was Walter Raleigh.
The lyrics go "Although I'm so tired, I'll have another cigarette / and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid get". So it seems likely Sir Walter Raleigh is mentioned because of his connection to cigarettes. This is likely as Sir Walter Raleigh is known for having introduced tobacco (and potatoes) to England.Please see the related links for details about the song and Sir Walter Raleigh.
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His parents were Walter Raleigh and Catherine Champernowne.
Sir Walter Raleigh was born in Devon, England.