Raleigh, Walter - Ink signature of explorer Sir Walter
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Ink signature of explorer Sir Walter Raleigh ('W. Ralegh') clipped from the close of a letter or document, age toning, mounted together with printed quotation, overall size 17.7 x 15.7 cm. Walter Raleigh ascended to great fame during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. He served in Elizabeth's army in Ireland, distinguishing himself by his ruthlessness at the siege of Smerwick and by the plantation of English and Scots Protestants in Munster. Elizabeth rewarded him with a large estate in Ireland, knighted him (1585) and gave him trade privileges and the right to colonise America.
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Raleigh, Walter - Ink signature of explorer Sir Walter
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