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What New World explorer was the first introduced to tobacco?
A widespread and often-repeated story has it that it was Sir Walter Raleigh. But it wasn't. It was unknown Spanish sailors who were the first to try tobacco and who brought the habit back to Europe. But Sir Walter was an avid smoker and a popular public figure, so he certainly made smoking widely known and fashionable in England.
Why was Sir Edmond Hillary's expedition important?
why is sir edmunds discovey so impatant
Why were so many people crowding Raleigh?
it was cheaper
Why is the name Walter Burley-Griffin so important to Canberra?
He was the person who designed Canberra layout and architecture. Google it on the net.
Why was sir francis drakes discovery so important to the world?
Because he was a famous explorer he concored a lot of places and indians.
Why is Sir Walter Raleigh mentioned in the Beatles' song I'm So Tired?
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.
Why did sir walter raleigh go to Virginia?
Because the queen said so!
Why did Queen Elizabeth execute Sir Walter Raleigh?
She didn't. James ! did, 15 years or so after Elizabeth 1 died.
Who spread their coat over a puddle so queen elizabeth the first could walk over it?
Sir Walter Raleigh
What did Sir Walter Raleigh do that was good for England?
He was a soldier and he commanded the british naval expeditions in the war with Spain. So, he helped to fight with Spain.
How many children did sir Walter Raleigh has?
Sir Walter Raleigh and his wife Elizabeth "Bess" Raleigh, nee Throckmorton, had three sons, Damerei Raleigh born 1592, Walter "Wat" Raleigh born 1593, and Carew Raleigh, birthdate 1604/1605. Damerei died 6 months after his birth. Wat died in 1616. They had one daughter Elizabeth, that was either stillborn or died in infancy.
The sea dog strongly encouraged by Queen Elizabeth I to plunder Spanish merchantmen on the high seas was Sir Walter Raleigh?
don't think so
Who was the Englishman that was said to have placed his cape over a mud puddle so Queen Elizabeth wouldn't soil her dress?
That is generally credited to Sir Walter Raleigh.
What things did sir Walter Raleigh bring back to England?
Potatoes and tobacco, from USA.Fist good for you second not so good
Why did sir Walter Raleigh get knighted?
I looked this up and he was accused of plotting against the King (James I, who didn't like Raleigh) and was convicted and sentenced to death. But instead, King James must have thought it better to imprison him for life, so he sent him to the Tower of London. You can read more about it via this link, where I found the information. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761559558/sir_walter_raleigh.html
What kind of tools did sir Walter Raleigh use?
For what ..he was a sailor and adventurer, so therefore he did not use tools at all.
What did Sir Walter Raleigh do wrong?
he secretely married Queen Elizabeth's maid of honour called elizabeth throckmortan so he and his wife got sent to the tower of london THIS IS IN TUDOR TIMES SO WATCH OUT
