10 Fascinating Facts About Sir Walter Raleigh

1. Sir Walter Raleigh was born in London in 1861. 2. He was educated at prestigious institutions including King's College, Cambridge. 3. Raleigh was a Cambridge Apostle, a society known for its intellectual members. 4. He held

academic positions in India, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Oxford. 5. Raleigh was knighted in 1911 for his contributions to literature. 6. He popularized tobacco in England, especially among the royal court. 7. Raleigh led the El Dorado expedition in 1595, seeking the fabled city. 8. His literary works include 'Style', 'Milton', and 'Shakespeare'. 9. Raleigh's 'The History of the World' was published in 1614. 10. He was executed in 1618, ending his influential and adventurous life.