Sir Walter Raleigh, a remarkable individual, was at once, explorer, soldier, sailor, statesman, poet and historian.

Raleigh was awarded a knighthood for his efforts in founding a colony in the new world.

While serving a 13-year sentence in the tower of London, Raleigh wrote his long history of the world.

Raleigh's place in history is regarded as that of a gallant courtier, who epitomized the Elizebethan spirit.