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Lane attended Oxford University
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Served in the English Parliament in late 1550's and early 1560's
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Lane served in Queen Elizabeth I’s court, marking the beginning of a career of service to the queen and to the country
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Lane participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland, where he gained accolades for his military skill.
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Lane involved himself in maritime affairs which included a queen’s commission to seize ships in the early 1570's
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He developed plans and offering his services in helping England's struggle with Spain in the late 1570's and early 1580's
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Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts.
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The queen recalled Lane from Ireland and he was given command of the colony that Sir Walter Raleigh was organizing to sail to Virginia (Roanoke Island).
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Seven ships with about 600 men under the overall command of Sir Richard Grenville left England
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They arrived at the Outer Banks by June
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By August, the colony had come ashore and built a fort following an invitation from the Indians. Grenville’s fleet left at the end of August after being unable to secure a good harbor.