Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter Raleigh was an English explorer and nobleman known for sponsoring the Roanoke Colony, the first permanent English settlement in America. His ambitious efforts in colonization and exploration were significant in the late 16th century, and his legacy is intertwined with the mysterious fate of the Roanoke settlers, including his granddaughter, Virginia Dare.
Born on Oct 01, 1552 (472 years old)
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Sir Walter Raleigh was a statesman who established the first British colony on the North American coast.
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A group of over 100 colonists settled on North Carolina's Roanoke Island in 1587, led by Sir Walter Raleigh.
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