Ralph Lane
Sir Ralph Lane (c. 1530 – October 1603) was an English explorer of the Elizabethan era. He was part of the unsuccessful attempt in 1585 to colonize Roanoke Island, North Carolina. He also served the Crown in Ireland and was knighted by the Queen in 1593.
Read more about Ralph Lane: Early Life and Education, Career, Roanoke Colony, Death
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