Courtier, explorer, author and puddle-coverer. Born Devon. Became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and explored Virginia, America, for her, enabling its colonisation. Briefly imprisoned in the Tower for marrying without the Queen's permission. Explored part of of South America looking for El Dorado and in the process upset the Spanish. This, together with an accusation of plotting against James I brought about his imprisonment and execution at Old Palace Yard.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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Eagle House - Merton
{Beside the London Borough of Merton coat of arms:} Eagle House A fine Queen ...
Sir Walter Raleigh statue
This statue was erected in commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the foun...
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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London Bridge remnant
The long piece of text is attributed to Raleigh, here and all over the web, b...
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Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
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