raleigh

• Eigenname, der sich auf den englischen Höfling und Entdecker Walter Raleigh oder auf die Hauptstadt des US-Bundesstaates North Carolina bezieht.

A proper noun referring to a historical English courtier and explorer, or the capital city of North Carolina, USA.

unzählbar · Eigenname

1. English explorer and courtierB2formal

   An English courtier, explorer, and writer who was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. He attempted to establish a colony in Virginia and is credited with introducing tobacco and potatoes to England.

   Englischer Entdecker und Höfling

   • Sir Walter Raleigh was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan era.
   • Raleigh's expeditions to the New World were funded by the English crown.
   • He is famously known for laying his cloak over a puddle for Queen Elizabeth I.

   Synonymeralegh

2. Capital city of North CarolinaA2formalamerican

   The capital city of the U.S. state of North Carolina, located in the east-central part of the state.

   Raleigh

   • Raleigh is known for its vibrant research and technology sectors.
   • The city of Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle region.
   • Many tourists visit Raleigh for its museums and historic sites.