English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
"Raleigh was the ambitious English courtier who sought to establish a colony in Virginia while introducing new crops like potatoes and tobacco to England."
capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina
"Raleigh serves as the capital of North Carolina and is situated in the state's east-central region."
A historic manor in Devon, England.
"The tour guide led us through the gardens of Raleigh, a historic manor in Devon, England."
The name Raleigh comes from the Old English words rā and lēah, which originally meant "a woodland clearing inhabited by roe deer." This combination of elements was later adapted into English as a surname.