Courtier, explorer, author and puddle-coverer. Born Devon. Became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and explored Virginia, America, for her, enabling its colonisation. Briefly imprisoned in the Tower for marrying without the Queen's permission. Explored part of of South America looking for El Dorado and in the process upset the Spanish. This, together with an accusation of plotting against James I brought about his imprisonment and execution at Old Palace Yard.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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Sir Walter Raleigh statue
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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London Bridge remnant
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Lawrence E. G. Oates
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3 memorials
Daniel Bryant
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
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1 memorial
John Torrington
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial