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Walter Raleigh played a significant role in the early colonization of America, particularly through his sponsorship of expeditions that ultimately influenced the establishment of Jamestown. Although he did not directly found Jamestown, his 1585 Roanoke Colony attempts laid the groundwork for future English settlements in Virginia. Raleigh's promotion of the New World and his vision for colonization contributed to the English interest in North America, culminating in the successful establishment of Jamestown in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement. His efforts helped pave the way for English expansion and the eventual development of the colonies.

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