Elizabeth Raleigh

Elizabeth, Lady Raleigh (née Throckmorton; 16 April 1565 – c. 1647), was an English courtier, a Gentlewoman of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth I of England. Her secret marriage to Sir Walter Raleigh precipitated a long period of royal disfavour for both her and her husband.

Elizabeth Raleigh
1595 portrait
Born
Elizabeth Throckmorton

16 April 1565
Diedc. 1647
SpouseSir Walter Raleigh
ChildrenDamerei
Walter "Wat"
Carew
Parent(s)Sir Nicholas Throckmorton
Anne Carew
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