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Walter Raleigh

Sir Walter Raleigh was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is also well known for popularising tobacco in England....

Timeline of Events

1584

3.25.1584

Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia.

1587

2.1.1587

The Colony of Roanoke Island is established by the landing of Sir Walter Raleigh. This Colony would become known as the "Lost Colony"

1603

11.17.1603

English explorer, writer and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh goes on trial for treason.

1616

3.20.1616

Sir Walter Raleigh is freed from the Tower of London after 13 years of imprisonment.

1618

10.29.1618

English adventurer, writer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against James I of England.