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Period: 1500 to
English Parliament
served in the English Parliament. He evidently never married -
Period: 1528 to
First attempt
a professional soldier, served as governor of the first colony attempted by the English in America. -
1554
introduced to Ralph
Lane, born to Sir Ralph Lane and Maud Parr Lane of Northampton, attended Oxford University in -
1563
Queen elizabeth
Lane was serving in Queen Elizabeth I’s court, marking the beginning of a career of service to queen and country. Lane participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland -
1569
military
he gained accolades for his military skill -
1570
maritime affairs
Lane had involved himself in maritime affairs which included a queen’s commission to seize ships -
1580
plans
he was developing plans and offering his services in helping England struggle with Spain -
permission to go to another country
Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts. -
called lane back
queen recalled Lane from Ireland and he was given command of the colony that Sir Walter Raleigh was organizing to sail to Virginia