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What was the fate of Sir Walter Raleigh after his release from the Tower of London?
What was the fate of Sir Walter Raleigh after his release from the Tower of London?
He was executed on October 29, 1618.
What did Sir Francis Drake do to help build up England's power during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I?
What did Sir Francis Drake do to help build up England's power during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I?
He opened the Pacific Ocean to English ships and helped defeat the Spanish Armada.
Where and when was William Shakespeare born?
Where and when was William Shakespeare born?
He was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
What are the three categories in which Shakespeare's plays generally fall?
What are the three categories in which Shakespeare's plays generally fall?
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What was Sir Walter Raleigh known for?
What was Sir Walter Raleigh known for?
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Where did Sir Walter Raleigh go to establish a colony in North America?
Where did Sir Walter Raleigh go to establish a colony in North America?
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Why did Sir Walter Raleigh fall from favor with Queen Elizabeth I?
Why did Sir Walter Raleigh fall from favor with Queen Elizabeth I?
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