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Served in the English Parliament for a few years
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He went to college at Oxford University.
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He was serving in Queen Elizabeths court
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Participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland
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He started to develop plans and offer his services in helping England struggle with Spain.
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Ralph involved himself in maritime affairs which included a queen commission to seize the ships
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Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts.