Sir Walter Raleigh Born:1552 Died: Oct. 29, 1618
“The Artist” Sir Walter wrote poetry to Elizabeth I while being held in London Tower and got released, and was later re-arrested and eventually beheaded for treason.
The Soldier and Adventure Seeker Raleigh put down an Irish rebellion at Ulster in Took over the town of Gadiz in1596. Colonized Roanoke and explored Trinidad. Raleigh lived a full life as a soldier, explorer, philosopher, astronomer, writer, and scientist.
“The Works” “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” “The Ocean to Cynthia” “History of the World”
He introduced potatoes and tobacco to England Became govern of Jersey The North Carolina capital (Raleigh) is named for him
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