Downfall & Execution of A Favourite: Sir Walter Raleigh

Описание: Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the most fascinating and complex characters of the Elizabethan age. He rose from humble origins to become a trusted adviser and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. He distinguished himself as a brave soldier, a daring explorer, a talented poet and a visionary colonizer. He led expeditions to the New World, founded the colony of Virginia and brought back tobacco and potatoes to England. He also engaged in piracy, espionage and diplomacy, and clashed with rivals such as Spain, France and the Earl of Essex. He was accused of plotting against King James I, who succeeded Elizabeth, and spent years in the Tower of London. He was eventually executed for treason in 1618. In this video, we trace the remarkable life and tragic death of a queen’s favourite: Sir Walter Raleigh.

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