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It was named after Sir Walter Raleigh.
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Wake is in the state of North Carolina, USA. Wake is a county and its largest city is Raleigh, named after Sir Walter Raleigh. It was founded in 1771 and named for Margaret Wake. Margaret Wake was the wife of Colonel Governor, William Tryon. The city of Raleigh is the state capital.
None, it was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, who never set foot on American soil. It was named for him because he chartered the expedition to the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island.
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Yes it was named after the famous British explorer.
No, Raleigh is the capital of the state of North Carolina.
Saint Paul, Raleigh, Columbus, Bismarck ... to name but a few. what capital has a persons name in it?
Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina
He discovered Virginia which he called this in honor of Queen Elizabeth I. He also gave his name to the capital of this state.