
Title
Sir Walter Raleigh
Caption
Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I. Half-brother of Humphrey Gilbert. Said to have introduced Tobacco and Potatoes into England. Engraving by Michiel van der Gucht (1660-1725) for Clarendon's "History"
Info+
World History Archive
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP09A00_158
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,5Mb (2,3Mb) / 8,5in x 11,7in / 2538 x 3511 (300dpi)