Did sir Walter Raleigh work for elizabeth 1?

Yes, Sir Walter Raleigh served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was an explorer, soldier, and courtier, known for his role in promoting the English colonization of the Americas. Raleigh gained favor with Elizabeth and was granted a royal patent to explore and settle new lands, leading to the establishment of the Roanoke Colony. His relationship with the queen was marked by both favor and later, imprisonment due to political intrigues.