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Sir Walter Raleigh 1552–1618 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1552

Birth Location: East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England

Death Date: 29 Oct 1618

Death Location: London, City of London, Greater London, England

Father: Walter Raleigh

Mother: Catherine (Raleigh)

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In 1552, Sir Walter Raleigh entered the world in East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England, born to Walter Raleigh And Catherine Champernowne Gilbert Raleigh. Sir Walter Raleigh passed away in 1618 in London, City of London, Greater London, England.

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  • In 1552, Sir Walter Raleigh entered the world in East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England, born to Walter Raleigh And Catherine Champernowne Gilbert Raleigh.
  • Sir Walter Raleigh passed away in 1618 in London, City of London, Greater London, England.

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Sir Raleigh's Ancestors

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Sir Raleigh
1552–1618
Birth Place: East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England
Parents
Walter Raleigh
–1585
Catherine (Champernowne (Gilbert)) (Raleigh)
1519–
Devon, England
Grandparents
Philip Champernowne
–1545
Lady (Catherine Carew) (Champernowne)
1485–1545
Mohun Ottery, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Margaret (Champernowne)
1462–1527
Lady (Carew)
1465–1499
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir Raleigh's Timeline

2 Records

1552
22 Jan 1552
Birth of Sir Walter Raleigh in East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England
East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England
1618
29 Oct 1618
Age 66
Death of Sir Walter Raleigh in London, City of London, Greater London, England
London, City of London, Greater London, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1552
    Event Place: East Budleigh, East Devon District, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1618
    Event Place: London, City of London, Greater London, England

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