Walter Raleigh

(1504/5-81) of Hayes Barton in the parish of East Budleigh, Devon
Person human Q51880139
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Walter Raleigh

Summary

Walter Raleigh is a human[1]. He was born on 1504[2]. He passed away in Colaton Raleigh[3]. He died on February 19, 1581[4]. He worked as a politician[5].

Key Facts

  • Walter Raleigh died in Colaton Raleigh[3].
  • Walter Raleigh was born on 1504[2].
  • Walter Raleigh died on February 19, 1581[4].
  • Walter Raleigh is buried at Exeter[6].
  • Walter Raleigh's father was Weymond Raleigh[7].
  • Walter Raleigh's mother was Elizabeth Edgcombe[8].
  • Walter Raleigh was married to Katherine Champernowne[9].
  • A child of Walter Raleigh was Walter Raleigh[10].
  • A child of Walter Raleigh was Carew Raleigh[11].
  • Walter Raleigh's professions included politician[5].
  • Walter Raleigh held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12].
  • Walter Raleigh held the position of justice of the peace[13].
  • Walter Raleigh held the position of Member of the 1558 Parliament[14].
  • Walter Raleigh is recorded as male[15].
  • Walter Raleigh's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Walter Raleigh's family name is recorded as Raleigh[17].
  • Walter Raleigh's given name is recorded as Walter[18].
  • Walter Raleigh's relative is recorded as Humphrey Gilbert[19].
  • Walter Raleigh's date of burial or cremation is recorded as February 23, 1581[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Raleigh was born on 1504[2]. His father was Weymond Raleigh[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Edgcombe[8].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Raleigh worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[12]; justice of the peace[13], a position[21]; and Member of the 1558 Parliament[14].

Personal Life

Walter Raleigh was married to Katherine Champernowne[9]. Children include he[10], an explorer[22], 1552–1618[23], of Kingdom of England[24], awarded the Knight Bachelor[25] and Carew Raleigh[11], a politician[26], 1550–1625[27].

Death and Burial

Walter Raleigh died on February 19, 1581[4]. He died in Colaton Raleigh[3]. He is buried at Exeter[6].

FAQs

Where did Walter Raleigh die?

Walter Raleigh died in Colaton Raleigh[3].

Who were Walter Raleigh's parents?

Walter Raleigh's father was Weymond Raleigh[7]. Walter Raleigh's mother was Elizabeth Edgcombe[8].

Who was Walter Raleigh married to?

Walter Raleigh's spouses include Katherine Champernowne[9].

What did Walter Raleigh do for work?

Walter Raleigh worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Genealogics. Retrieved . genealogics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Genealogics. Retrieved . genealogics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Walter Raleigh, Carew Raleigh
    Occupation politician
    Wikitree person id Raleigh-21
    History of parliament id 1509-1558/member/ralegh-walter-15045-81
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