Raleigh, Sir Walter
Introduction
Raleigh or Ralegh, Sir Walterboth: rŏl´ē, răl´ē [key], 1554?–1618, English soldier, explorer, courtier, and man of letters.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Courtier, Poet, and Adventurer
- Early Life
- Bibliography
- Downfall
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