Walter Raleigh

Comprehensive information about Walter Raleigh including biographical information, facts, literary works, and more. Sir Walter Raleigh (/ ' r l i /, / ' r æ l i /, or / ' r l i / ; c. 1554 – 29 October 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is also well known for popularizing tobacco in England. This educational Walter Raleigh resource has information about the author's life, works, quotations, articles and essays, and more.