Biography:Known for popularising tobacco in England and for his expedition to South America in search of a "City of Gold".
Raleigh published an exaggerated account of his experiences in a book that contributed to the legend of "El Dorado".
A favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, Walter Raleigh was distrusted by Elizabeth's successor, King James I who eventually had him tried for treason and beheaded.
1584-03-25 English explorer Walter Raleigh granted seven-year royal charter by Elizabeth I to explore and colonize North America, after Humphrey Gilbert's death at sea
1586-07-27 Walter Raleigh brings the 1st tobacco to England from Virginia
1603-07-17 English explorer Walter Raleigh is arrested by forces of King James I of England
1603-11-17 English explorer, writer and courtier Walter Raleigh goes on trial for treason
1616-03-20 Walter Raleigh released from Tower of London to seek gold in Guyana
1618-10-29 English adventurer, writer and courtier Walter Raleigh is beheaded for allegedly conspiring against King James I of England
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