Answer:
Sir Walter Raleigh.
Explanation:
Sir Walter Raleigh, the popular poet, soldier, courtier, politician, spy, as well as discoverer, is widely acknowledged for his exploration of the first English settlement present in North America. After several attempts, he finally selected Roanoke as the possible first-ever English settlement present in North America due to the reason that the relative distance of Roanoke which was established by Ralph Lane from the territories set up by Spanish promoted safe and secure travel surroundings for the privateers. Therefore, 'Sir Walter Raleigh' is the answer.
