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Walter Raleigh
English statesman, soldier and writer (1552–1618).
The record
Walter Raleigh was an English statesman, soldier and writer. Born on 22 January 1552 in Hayes Barton, Raleigh died on 29 October 1618 in London at the age of 66.
Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall (1587–1603), Member of the 1584-85 Parliament and Member of the 1586-87 Parliament. Raleigh studied at Oriel College and The King's School. Honours include Knight Bachelor.
With a Wikipedia article in 72 languages, Walter Raleigh is No. 3,092 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 January 1552, Hayes Barton
- Died
- 29 October 1618, London (aged 66)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Explorer, poet, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Education
- Oriel College, The King's School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 72
Did you know
35
Was 35 when first lord Lieutenant of Cornwall (1587).
66
Lived to 66.
22 Jan
Shares a birthday with Lord Byron and Francis Bacon.
72
Has a Wikipedia article in 72 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1587–1603Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall
- —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
Connections
Walter Raleigh
- FatherWalter Raleigh
- MotherKatherine Champernowne
- SpouseElizabeth Raleigh
- SiblingCarew Raleigh
- ChildWalter Ralegh
- ChildCarew Raleigh
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Bachelor
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