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1550
English Parliament
Served in the English Parliament in late 1550s and early 1560s. -
1554
Oxford University
Attended Oxford University in 1554 -
1563
Queen Elizabeth
By 1563 Ralph Lane was serving Queen Elizabethś court. -
1569
Rebellion in Scotland
Lane participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland, where he gained accolades for his military skill -
1570
Started to Develop Plans
He was developing plans and offering his services in helping England struggle with Spain. -
1570
Involved in Maritime Affairs
Lane involved himself in maritime affairs which included a queen’s commission to seize ships in 1571. -
Commission
Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts. -
Ships Arrived
Seven ships with about 600 men under the overall command of Sir Richard Grenville left England. -
Commander of Colony
The queen recalled Lane from Ireland and he was given command of the colony. -
Sir Francis Drake
A fleet led by Sir Francis Drake left Roanoke carrying the first English colonists back home. -
Return to Ireland
Lane was back in Ireland serving as “muster master general” and “clerk of the check of the garrison” and remained in that country for the rest of his life. -
Became Weak
Lane’s physical weakness had made him unfit as muster master -
Ralph Lane´s Death
Lane died in Dublin, Ireland, in October 1603 -
Served as governor
Served as governor of the first colony attempted by the English in America