Walter Raleigh
c. 1552–1618
English explorer who sponsored the Roanoke colonies.
Walter Raleigh (c. 1552–1618) was an explorer, born in Hayes Barton and died in London.
- Known as
- Explorer
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- c. 1552, Hayes Barton
- Died
- 1618, London
Alive at the same time as Walter Raleigh
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Portrait: anonymous, Public domain.
