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Walter Raleigh
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English statesman, soldier and writer (1552–1618)
OverviewAI-generated
Walter Raleigh was an English writer and author, born in either 1552 or 1554 and died in 1618. His literary output includes works such as *The general history of the world*, *A new history of England, ecclesiastical and civil*, and *The secrets of government and misteries of state*. Other notable writings include *A report of the truth concerning the last sea-fight of the Revenge* and *To day a man, to morrow none, or Sir Walter Rawleighs farewell to his lady, the night before hee was beheaded*.
Raleigh is associated with several recorded quotes, including "No man is wise or safe, but he that is honest" and "Every fool knoweth that hatreds are the cinders of affection." He is referenced by 1,018 other encyclopedia articles. While MusicBrainz lists an artist of the same name as a group from Canada, this entry pertains to the historical figure.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Walter
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of death
- London
- Spouse
- Elizabeth Raleigh
- Occupation
- politician
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Protestantism
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Conflict
- Anglo-Spanish War
- Image
- Sir Walter Ralegh by 'H' monogrammist.jpg
- Residence
- Republic of Ireland
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- Commons category
- Sir Walter Raleigh
- date of birth
- 1554-00-00
- date of death
- 1618-10-28
- topic's main category
- Category:Walter Raleigh
- manner of death
- capital punishment
- cause of death
- decapitation
- place of detention
- Tower of London
- name in native language
- Sir Walter Raleigh
- place of burial
- St Margaret's Church, Westminster
- writing language
- English language
- P12749
- Nittedal
- P13311
- Casorzo Monferrato
Sources (9)
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Works in European collections
5 objects attributed to Walter Raleigh, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
Sir Walter Raleigh (/ˈrɔːli, ˈrɑːli, ˈræli/; c. 1553 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America, suppressed rebellion in Ireland, helped defend England against the Spanish Armada and held political positions under Elizabeth I.
Raleigh was born to a landed gentry family of Protestant faith in Devon, the son of Walter Raleigh and Catherine Champernowne. He was the younger half-brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and a cousin of Sir Richard Grenville. Little is known of his early life, though in his late teens he spent some time in France taking part in the religious civil wars. In his 20s he took part in the suppression of rebellion in the colonisation of Ireland; he also participated in the siege of Smerwick. Later, he became a landlord of property in Ireland and mayor of Youghal in east Munster.
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