Walter Raleigh
English statesman, soldier and writer (1552–1618)
Walter Raleigh was born on January 22, 1552 (Julian calendar) in Hayes Barton and died on October 29, 1618 (Julian calendar) in London, aged 66. Recorded occupations: explorer, poet, writer, knight, politician and seafarer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Positions held include Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament, Member of the 1593 Parliament, Member of the 1597-98 Parliament, Member of the 1601 Parliament and Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall. Educated at Oriel College and The King's School. Honours include Knight Bachelor.
- Born
- January 22, 1552 (Julian calendar) · Hayes Barton
- Died
- October 29, 1618 (Julian calendar) · London
- Age at death
- 66
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- explorer, poet, writer, knight, politician, seafarer
- Positions held
- Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament, Member of the 1593 Parliament, Member of the 1597-98 Parliament, Member of the 1601 Parliament, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall
- Education
- Oriel College, The King's School
- Honours
- Knight Bachelor
- Wikipedia editions
- 60 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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