Sir Walter Raleigh
Title

Sir Walter Raleigh

Caption

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. Engraving by Michiel van der Gucht (1660-1725) for Clarendon's "History"

Info+

World History Archive

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP09A00_158

License type

Rights managed

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