LITERATURE QUESTIONS
CULTURAL AND LITERARY ENGLISH RENAISSANCE
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Sir Thomas More
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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Sir Philip Sidney
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Sir William Shakespeare
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Detailed explanation-1: -Raleigh was knighted, and in 1584 became a Member of Parliament, receiving extensive estates in Ireland. In 1587 Elizabeth made him Captain of the Queen’s Guard, to the further annoyance of his rivals at court, including another favourite, Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex.
Detailed explanation-2: -Today in 1618: Sir Walter Raleigh is executed. Raleigh is best known as an explorer and a favourite courtier of Elizabeth I. He was knighted and appointed captain of the Queen’s Guard in 1587.
Detailed explanation-3: -He took part in court life and became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I because of his efforts at increasing the Protestant Church in Ireland.
Detailed explanation-4: -Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) was an English adventurer, writer and nobleman. After growing close to Elizabeth I during his time in the army, Raleigh was knighted in 1585 and became captain of the guard.
Detailed explanation-5: -Sir Walter Raleigh, Raleigh also spelled Ralegh, (born 1554?, Hayes Barton, near Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England-died October 29, 1618, London), English adventurer and writer, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, who knighted him in 1585.