Walter Raleigh
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Summary
Walter Raleigh was born on September 5, 1861[1], in London[2]. He died on May 13, 1922[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a literary scholar[5], writer[6], essayist[7], poet[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Alexander Raleigh[11]
- Mother: Mary Darling Gifford[12]
- Spouse: Lucie Gertrude Jackson[13]
- Child: Walter Raleigh[14], Commander Valentine Alexander Raleigh[15], Phillippa Raleigh[16], Christopher Raleigh[17], Hilary Mason Raleigh[18]
- Occupation: man of letters[19]
- Field of work: literary studies[20], poetry[21], English-language literature[22]
- Position held: Regius Professor of English Language and Literature, Glasgow[23]
- Educated at: University College London[24], King's College[25]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Walter Alexander Raleigh[28]
- Cause of death: typhoid fever[29]
- Academic degree: doctorate[30]
- Given name: Walter[31]
- Work location: Oxford[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Walter Alexander Raleigh[36]
- Sibling: Ada Margaret Raleigh[37]
Why It Matters
Walter Raleigh is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Walter Raleigh born?
Walter Raleigh was born in London[2].
Where did Walter Raleigh die?
Walter Raleigh passed away in Oxford[4].
Who were Walter Raleigh's parents?
Walter Raleigh's father was Alexander Raleigh[11]. Walter Raleigh's mother was Mary Darling Gifford[12].
Who was Walter Raleigh married to?
Walter Raleigh's spouses include Lucie Gertrude Jackson[13].
What did Walter Raleigh do for work?
Walter Raleigh worked as a literary scholar[5], writer[6], essayist[7], poet[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Walter Raleigh go to school?
Walter Raleigh was educated at University College London[24] and King's College[25].
What awards did Walter Raleigh receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[26].