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1. ralegh, raleigh, sir walter ralegh, sir walter raleigh, walter ralegh, walter raleigh

English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ralegh

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Sir Walter1552?-1618; Eng. statesman, explorer, & poet; beheaded

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Ralegh

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English courtier, navigator, and writer. A favorite of Elizabeth I, he led military campaigns in Ireland and Spain, explored Guiana, attempted to colonize Virginia, and served as governor of Jersey (1600-1603). He was later executed for treason. His literary works include poetry, memoirs, and a world history.

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