During the Tudor period, there were many executions ordered of high profile members of the government or society. Henry VIII even executed two of his own wives inside the Tower of London, but it was a time of exploration and war. Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the most celebrated Elizabethan explorers who colonised lands during the reign of Tudor Queen Elizabeth I, and he was also one of her favourites. He was a handsome gentleman, and Elizabeth I enjoyed his company. He was a leading figure behind the destruction of the Spanish Armada, but was later imprisoned in the Tower of London as he married one of the Queen's ladies in waiting without permission.

Raleigh also explored new lands such as Virginia, and also tried to search for El Dorado. But after Elizabeth I's death, Raleigh fell from grace. He was imprisoned and tried for treason by King James I, and he was briefly released before on an expedition Raleigh's ship attacked the Spanish. This almost resulted in war between England and Spain, and because of this James I ordered Raleigh's execution. His execution was carried out in front of a huge crowd of people and he spoke at length before he was executed by axe in two swings.

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