Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I. Half-brother of Humphrey Gilbert. Said to have introduced Tobacco and Potatoes into England. Portrait of Raleigh with his son, c1590.
Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I. Half-brother of Humphrey Gilbert. Said to have introduced Tobacco and Potatoes into England. Portrait of Raleigh with his son, c1590.
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