Grenville, Sir Richard
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Grenville, Sir Richard (1542–91). Of a landed family, Grenville was born at Buckland abbey, between Tavistock and Plymouth, which he sold to Francis
Drake in 1581. A relative of
Ralegh, Grenville was much involved, both as MP and man of action, in transatlantic settlement, especially during 1585–6 at Roanoke Island (North Carolina). In 1588 he fitted out ships against the Spanish Armada, and in 1591, under Lord Thomas
Howard's command, Grenville sailed to the Azores to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet. In
Revenge, Grenville confronted alone a force of over 50 Spanish warships. Sinking one and damaging others before surrendering, Grenville died of his wounds and
Revenge foundered shortly afterwards. Grenville's last fight became a legend.
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Setting sail.(Sir Walter Raleigh)
Magazine article from: Cobblestone; 9/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Sir Walter Raleigh, military...Raleigh's cousin Sir Richard Grenville, sailed from England for...cup from the colonists, Grenville retaliated by burning down...protect themselves better. Grenville sailed for England to fetch...
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Home of Sir Francis, without hell hounds
Newspaper article from: Plymouth Evening Herald, The; 3/14/2009; 412 words
; ...Buckland Abbey was home to Elizabethan seafarers Sir Richard Grenville and then Sir Francis Drake, who is rumoured to still haunt the...and beautiful estate. And tomorrow you can see "Sir Francis Drake" at Home and listen to tales of seafaring...
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 "The Journal (Newcastle, England)")
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Sir Bobby's home city pays its tribute; Durham joins in honouring famous son.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England); 12/9/2008; 700+ words
; ...region. PROUD TRIBUTE SIR Bobby yesterday received...Grenville Holland said Sir Bobby had made thousands...Elsie and the Mayor, Grenville Holland, and accompanied...of Durham. Picture: Richard Rayner/North News www...Lady Elsie and Mayor Grenville Holland in Durham Town...
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New findings at the Lost Colony. (archaeology dig on Roanoke Island, North Carolina)
Magazine article from: National Parks; 7/1/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...IT IS 1585 IN ENGLAND, and Sir Walter Raleigh--poet, warrior...ships, 107 colonists, and Sir Richard Grenville, one of England's finest captains...began with Raleigh's cousin Sir Richard Grenville, who sailed to the new land with...
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Soane and the Grenvilles: Peter Inskip traces the story of Sir John Soane's work at Stowe, Buckingham House, Brasenose College, and Wotton House.(architects,works)(Grenvilles)
Magazine article from: Apollo; 4/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...of architects by the Temple and Grenville families of Stowe is characterised...the eighteenth century, under Sir Richard Temple, Viscount Cobham (1675...time of Lord Cobham's nephew, Richard Grenville, 2nd Earl Temple (1711-1779...
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 "The Racing Post (London, England)")
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HORSE PLAY Just for the fun of it.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 4/24/2009; 448 words
; ...com/shopping Googling a runner Sir Grenville 7.35 Newton Abbot The 12th or...of Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Richard Grenville was a dashing Elizabethan sea...David Barons/Hywel Davies, Richard Dunwoody Ad Hoc 2001, 2003 Paul...
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LATE ARRIVAL LIKELY DOOMED LOST COLONY.(CAROLINA COAST)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 7/27/2001; 700+ words
; ...hoeing and sowing. Sir Walter Raleigh's first...gloriously for weeks. Sir Richard Grenville deposited Gov. Ralph...unsophisticated hosts until Grenville returned with supplies...voracity, however. Grenville, expected to be here...
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 "Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK)")
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Decoy's mission makes fine tale
Newspaper article from: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK); 7/26/2008; 655 words
; ...come under attack from Sir Thomas Luttrell, the...unite with Sir Bevill Grenville and raise another army...Hertford and his troops. And Grenville, the grandson of Elizabethan hero Sir Richard Grenville, did raise an army of...
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Castles adds drama to Du Maurier adaptation ; You can rely on Tywardreath Players to offer a feast for the senses and once again they have impressed audiences with a colourful and fast-paced performance of The King's General at Restormel Castle, writes Katie Huthnance.
Newspaper article from: Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK); 5/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...Honor Harris, alongside the arrogant Sir Richard Grenville, performed by actor and director Richard Pears, who dominates the stage with his...marry the proud and reckless Sir Richard Grenville, against her family's wishes, but when...
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DAYS LIKE THESE 13 SEPTEMBER 1591
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 9/13/2002; ; 377 words
; ...them. But the Vice-Admiral, Sir Richard Grenville (right), in the Revenge, went...there were slain about 100; Grenville himself being wounded in the brain...spake these words: "Here die I, Richard Grenville, with a joyful and...
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Sir Richard Grenville
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Sir Richard Grenville 1542?-1591, English naval hero...Roanoke Island in 1585. In 1591, Grenville was second in command, under Lord...finding the odds against him too heavy, Grenville's ship, the Revenge, became separated...
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Grenville, Sir Richard
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History
Grenville, Sir Richard (1542–91). Of a landed family, Grenville was born at Buckland abbey, between...Francis Drake in 1581 (hence it became a Grenville–Drake shrine). Having...
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Sir Walter Raleigh The English statesman Sir Walter Raleigh (ca. 1552-1618...Virgin Queen) but he sponsored Richard Hakluyt's Discourse of Western...conveyed by Raleigh's cousin Sir Richard Grenville. Quarrels, lack of discipline...
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Sir Ralph Lane
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Sir Ralph Lane c.1530-1603...Island , N.C. Sent by Sir Walter Raleigh , the expedition...seven ships commanded by Sir Richard Grenville. The group landed on Roanoke...the settlement appeared in Richard Hakluyt's The Principal...
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Raleigh, Sir Walter (1552–1618)
Book article from: The Renaissance
Raleigh, Sir Walter (1552 – 1618) Explorer...World. He joined his half brother, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, on an expedition against...company of settlers under the leadership of Sir Richard Grenville. This group settled on Roanoke Island...
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