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Raleigh became famous for several reasons. He was an English explorer and helped bring people to the new world. He was with the first colony when it landed on our shores of Roanoke but he soon left and didn't get back for 4 years. By the time he got back the colony was gone. He wrote several books and Queen Elizabeth had him imprisoned several times in the "Bloody Tower" in the Tower of London when she got mad at him (I think she liked him). You can visit the Bloody Tower today and see some of his personal items like his bed, a book he wrote and some bits of furniture He even had a private garden there, so his stay wasn't as bad as others. I think she just wanted to teach him a lesson or two.
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Sir Walter Raleigh's biggest achievement was leading expeditions to explore and colonize the Americas, particularly in establishing the first English colony at Roanoke Island. He also introduced tobacco to Europe, which would become a major crop and trade commodity.
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∙ 11y agoHe was an explorer that stole money from/fought Spain, he also was a favorite of the queen, he wrote poems, and was a soldier. he was loyal to his people
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∙ 14y agoSir Walter Raleigh was a daring adventurer and favorite courtier of Queen Elizabeth 1st
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∙ 6y agoSir Walter was famous for being an English explorer especially for his exploration of the territory of Virginia.
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∙ 10y agoThe "sea dog" strongly encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I to plunder Spanish merchantmen on the high seas was?
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∙ 14y agoiBeacause he was famouse
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∙ 10y agoHe was married in 1600
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What were sir Walter Raleighs voyages?
what were Sir Walter Voyages
Where was Sir Walter Raleighs settlement?
Sir Walter Raleighs settlement was in Roanoke Island, a colony in North Carolina. Roanoke Island was founded in the year of 1586.
Where was sir Walter raleighs birthplace?
Sir Walter Raleigh was born in east Budleigh -in Devon, England.
What king was responsible for sir Walter raleighs death?
James I
What was Sir Walter Raleighs purpose?
to discover the lost colony
Who were Sir Walter Raleighs Relatives and what were there names?
saggy moma
What were the names of Sir Walter Raleighs ships?
one of them was the Falcon. the others are unknown.
What was sir francis drakes biggest achevment?
Sir Francis Drake's biggest achievement was circuiting around the globe.
When did Queen Elizabeth 1 chop sir Walter raleighs head off?
Elizabeth was not responsible for the execution of Sir Walter Ralegh. She had been dead for 15 years by the time Ralegh went to his death. He was executed at the behest of King James I.
Maps of Sir Walter Raleigh's Journey?
The first English explorers did not produce very good maps. For an example I will post a link in the related links box below. I had a good experience reading about sir Walter Raleighs journey. I hope you also do.
Was sir Walter raleighs parents wealthy or poor?
Sir Walter Raleigh's parents were wealthy. His father, Walter Raleigh Sr., was a prosperous landowner in Devon, England, and his mother, Katherine Champernowne, also came from a wealthy family. This allowed Raleigh to receive an education and later pursue a successful career in politics and exploration.
What was sir Donald bradmans biggest achievement?
His career batting average (in tests) at 99.96 which possibly will never be challenged.
