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1554
Born
Lane, born to Sir Ralph Lane and Maud Parr Lane of Northampton, attended Oxford University in 1554 -
His first Event
1583, Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts. -
Gave Permission
In 1585 the queen recalled Lane from Ireland and he was given command of the colony -
His First Colony
Lane’s colony of 107 men lasted for only eight months.