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served in the English Parliament, late 1550's and early 1560's
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attended Oxford University
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participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland, gained accolades
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was developing plans and offering his services in helping England struggle with Spain
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received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts.
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seven ships with about 600 men under the overall command of Sir Richard Grenville left England, storm scattered the fleet and reduced it to five ships
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August, the colony had come ashore and built a fort following an invitation from the Indians.
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queen recalled Lane from Ireland, Raleigh evidently personally invited Lane to command the land expedition.
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fleet led by Sir Francis Drake left Roanoke carrying the first English colonists back home.
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was back in Ireland, serving as “muster master general” and “clerk of the check of the garrison” and remained in that country for the rest of his life
