The Beheading of Sir Walter Raleigh
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Walter Raleigh's Background, Education, and Early Career
This chapter provides a detailed account of Walter Raleigh's background, education, and early career, including his family's social status, time at Oriel College, involvement in the French Wars of Religion, reputation for being well-educated, publication of a poem, unsuccessful expedition, and time in Ireland.
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