Ralph Lane
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For the footballer, see Ralph Lane (footballer).
Sir Ralph Lane (c. 1532 – October 1603)[1][2] was an English explorer of the Elizabethan era. He helped colonise the Kingdom of Ireland in 1583 and was sheriff of County Kerry, Ireland, from 1583 to 1585.[3] He was part of the unsuccessful attempt in 1585 to colonise Roanoke Island, North Carolina. He was knighted by the Queen in 1593.
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Ralph Lane | |
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Member of Parliament for Higham Ferrers | |
In office 1556 – January 1559 | |
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Born | c.1532 |
Died | October 1603 (aged 70–71) |
Resting place | St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland 53°20′22″N 6°16′17″W |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | explorer |
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