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Attended Oxford University
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Served Queen Elizabeth I's court
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He participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland, where he gained accolades for his military skill.
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He planned and offered his services England struggle with Spain.
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He had involved himself in maritime affairs which included a Queen's commission to seize ships.
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Sir Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts.
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This fort was built by Sir Ralph Lane to organize a colony for the Spanish so that they could be harassed & to serve as a base for exploration of the new land.
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He provided the foreword to Thomas Harriot's Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia.
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Sir Lane went back in Ireland serving as "Muster master general" and "Clerk of the check of the garrison" and remained in the country the rest of his life.
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