Walter Raleigh Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at April 19, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Walter Raleigh Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Walter Raleigh Facts

Full Name	Walter Raleigh
Birthdate	January 22, 1552
Birth Place	England
Age (in 2024)	472 Years Old
Zodiac	Aquarius
Occupation	Explorer

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Walter Raleigh Age & Birthday

Walter Raleigh is best known as Explorer who has born on January 22, 1552 in England. Currently, Walter Raleigh is 472 years, 2 months and 28 days old. Walter Raleigh will celebrate 473rd birthday on Wednesday, 22nd of January 2025. Below the countdown to Walter Raleigh upcoming birthday.

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Walter Raleigh Biography

About

English explorer, aristocrat, spy, poet, writer, and soldier who popularized tobacco in England.

Before Fame

He founded an early American colony at Roanoke.

Trivia

He fought at the siege of Smerwick, where he organized the massacre of Spanish and Italian soldiers after they had admitted defeat.

Family Life

He secretly married Elizabeth Raleigh, one of a Queen Elizabeth I's ladies-in-waiting, without the Queen's permission, and when his ruse was uncovered, he was sentenced to the infamous Tower of London. He had three children named Carew, Damerei and Walter.

Associated With

He was a famous English explorer, whereas Jacques Cartier was a famous French explorer.

Top Asked Questions about Walter Raleigh

How old is Walter Raleigh in 2024?

Walter Raleigh is 472 years old today.

When was Walter Raleigh born?

Walter Raleigh was born on January 22, 1552 in England.

What is Walter Raleigh zodiac sign?

Walter Raleigh zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What was Walter Raleigh best known for?

Walter Raleigh was best known as Explorer.

Fun Facts about Walter Raleigh's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Walter Raleigh's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

Walter Raleigh was born on Tuesday, 22^nd day / 04^th week of 1552
Walter Raleigh has Aquarius zodiac sign and Air element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Walter Raleigh birthday is XXII.I.MDLII
Walter Raleigh's birthstone is Garnet
Walter Raleigh's birth flower is Carnation that symbolize fascination, distinction & love
Walter Raleigh age in year is 472 years old
Walter Raleigh age in month is 5666 months old
Walter Raleigh age in day is 172483 days old
Walter Raleigh age in hour is 4139592 hours old
Walter Raleigh age in minute is 248375520 minutes old
Walter Raleigh age in second is 14902531200 seconds old
Next Walter Raleigh birthday is on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025
Walter Raleigh age in next birthday (2025) is 473 years old

Historical Events on Walter Raleigh Birthday (January 22)

Below are historical events that coincided with Walter Raleigh's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1973	The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, legalizing elective abortion in all fifty states.
1973	The crew of Apollo 17 addresses a joint session of Congress after the completion of the final Apollo moon landing mission.
1973	A chartered Boeing 707 explodes in flames upon landing at Kano Airport, Nigeria, killing 176.
1973	In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before the fight is stopped by referee Arthur Mercante.
1984	The Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularize the computer mouse and the graphical user interface, is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial.
1987	Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000-15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13.
1992	Rebel forces occupy Zaire's national radio station in Kinshasa and broadcast a demand for the government's resignation.
1992	Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space.
1995	Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Beit Lid suicide bombing: In central Israel, near Netanya, two Gazans blow themselves up at a military transit point, killing 19 Israeli soldiers.
1998	Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
1999	Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India.
2002	Kmart becomes the largest retailer in United States history to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
2006	Evo Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia, becoming the country's first indigenous president.
2007	At least 88 people are killed when two car bombs explode in the Bab Al-Sharqi market in central Baghdad, Iraq.
2009	President Barack Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented.
1987	The birth of Ray Rice, American football player
1988	The birth of Asher Allen, American football player
1988	The birth of Greg Oden, American basketball player
1988	The birth of Marcel Schmelzer, German footballer
1989	The birth of Theo Robinson, English footballer
1990	The birth of Alizé Cornet, French tennis player
1990	The birth of Dean Whare, New Zealand rugby league player
1990	The birth of Logic, American rapper
1990	The birth of Phil Wang, Malaysian comedian
1991	The birth of Stefan Kolb, German footballer
1996	The birth of Joshua Ho-Sang, Canadian ice hockey player
1996	The birth of Kumi Sasaki, Japanese idol
1997	The birth of Fan Zhendong, Chinese table tennis player
1998	The birth of Silento, American rapper, singer and songwriter
2000	The birth of Laia Codina, Spanish footballer
2013	The death of Hinton Mitchem, American businessman and politician (b. 1938)
2014	The death of Maziar Partow, Iranian cinematographer (b. 1933)
2015	The death of Fabrizio de Miranda, Italian engineer and academic, co-designed the Rande Bridge (b. 1926)
2015	The death of Wendell H. Ford, American lieutenant and politician, 53rd Governor of Kentucky (b. 1924)
2015	The death of Margaret Bloy Graham, Canadian author and illustrator (b. 1920)
2016	The death of Homayoun Behzadi, Iranian footballer and coach (b. 1942)
2016	The death of Cecil Parkinson, English politician (b. 1931)
2016	The death of Lois Ramsey, Australian actress (b. 1922)
2016	The death of Kamer Genç, Turkish politician (b. 1940)
2017	The death of Masaya Nakamura, Japanese businessman (b. 1925)
2017	The death of Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (b. 1991)
2018	The death of Ursula K. Le Guin, American sci-fi and fantasy novelist (b. 1929)
2018	The death of William B. Jordan, American art historian (b. 1940)
2021	The death of Hank Aaron, American baseball player (b. 1934)
2022	The death of Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition (b. 1926)

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