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Walter Raleigh — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 22 January 1552 · Died: 28 October 1618 · Age at death: 66

How old was Walter Raleigh when he died?

Walter Raleigh died aged 66. He was born on 22 January 1552 and died on 28 October 1618.

Elizabethan explorer who established the first English colony in North America

Did you know?He is often credited with popularising tobacco in England and is said to have laid his cloak over a puddle for the Queen.

Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1553 – 29 October 1618) was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer.

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Age at death: 66
Years since death: 407

Born: January 22, 1552 · Hayes Barton, United Kingdom
Died: October 28, 1618
Cause of death: Decapitation
Nationality: English
Known for: Literature, Military, Politics

Family

Father: Walter Raleigh
Mother: Katherine Champernowne
Spouse: Elizabeth Raleigh
Children: Carew Raleigh, Walter Ralegh

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