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Sir Walter Raleigh was an English aristocrat, soldier, courtier and explorer. No one is quite sure what happened to Roanoke - that is why it's been nicknamed the "Lost Colony."
Sir Walter Raleigh (c.1552 - 29 October, 1618), was a famed English writer, poet, courtier and explorer. He was responsible for establishing the second English colony in the New World (after Newfoundland was established by Sir Humphrey Gilbert nearly one year previously, August 5 1583), on June 4, 1584, at Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina. When the third attempt at settlement failed, the ultimate fate of the colonists was never authoritatively ascertained, and it became known as "The Lost Colony".See more at Wikipedia.org...
what i remember about Sir Walter is that he married Bess. he was born in Devonshire England during the times Walter father leased Hayes barton from the dukes family. he went to prison and wored with queen Elizabeth where he was not his favorite. what I want to know is that when did Walter get married?how many children he had with Bess?and Why would the queen of England listen to a sailors scheme,or plan/
The answer usually is thought to be 'tobacco' or 'smoking'. This is however incorrect, for tobacco had been brought to Europe and England long before him. He did however popularize smoking and because he smoked, it became fashionable in 'polite' company.
Walter hunt invented the saftey pin in 1849
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Private individuals supported the first colonization efforts undertaken by the English in the New World. One of the first settlement attempts by the English was taken on by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1585.
The settlement along Roanoke Island was attempted by a group of English colonists led by Sir Walter Raleigh. This colonization attempt is famously known as the "Lost Colony" due to the mysterious disappearance of the settlers.
Sir Walter Raleigh was English.
Sir Walter Raleigh became famous and rich through his exploits as an English explorer, soldier, and poet. He was involved in the colonization of the Americas, particularly in establishing the Roanoke Colony. Raleigh also had successful investments in ventures like privateering, tobacco production, and real estate, which contributed to his wealth.
Sir Walter Raleigh made an early attempt at colonization on Roanoke Island. He sent a group of settlers in 1585, but the colony ultimately failed and became known as the "Lost Colony" because all of its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
Sir Walter Raleigh's father's name was Walter Raleigh.
Sir. Walter Raleigh was an English gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, spy, and explorer who established the first settlement in Roanoke.
Sir Walter Raleigh's parents were Walter Raleigh and Catherine Champernowne.
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