Sir Walter Raleigh

Sir Walter Raleigh was an English adventurer, writer, and explorer who founded a colony in North Carolina in 1587.

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Profession :

Explorer

Birthday :

1552

Death Date:

October 29, 1618

Age :

66

Birthplace :

Devonshire, England

Sir Walter Raleigh was a multifaceted English figure known for his roles as an adventurer, writer, and explorer. He gained prominence for establishing the Roanoke Colony in present-day North Carolina in 1587, which mysteriously vanished later on. Among his notable works are “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd” and “The History of the World.” Raleigh’s involvement in a conspiracy against King James I of England led to his 13-year imprisonment. Although he failed to discover El Dorado, his accounts of his journeys significantly contributed to the popularization of New World exploration.