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Sir Walter Raleigh was born in England.
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He fought for the English in Ireland.
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Raleigh built the first English seetlement on Roanoke Island.
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They returned to England, but Raleigh again sent men to North America.
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He, secretly married one of the Queen's ladies.
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He was arrested and was eventually sent to prison in the Tower of London.
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He was released and went on a second expedition to search for "El Dorado".
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He was executed by decapitation.