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Sir Francis Drake. His ship was the Golden Hind.
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What englishman was named a knight after sailing around the world?
Francis Drake was made a knight by Elizabeth I in 1580.
Who was the second person to circumnavigate the world?
Francis Drake, 1577-1580, led second expedition to successfully circumnavigate the world, and the first expedition to do so successfully under one leader (Magellan had died before he was able to complete his circumnavigation).
Who was the first English explorer to sail around the world?
The privateer and slaver Francis Drake in 1580, in the 'Pelican', renamed the 'Golden Hind'. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for his efforts and, as Sir Francis Drake, he defeated the Spanish Armada.
What are some of Francis Drake biggest accomplishments?
Sir Francis Drake's biggest accomplishment happens to be circumnavigating the world form 1577-1580. On his voyage back home, the sailors decided they should paint a picture for him being the second person in history to circumnavigate the world. This was his biggest accomplishment and it will always be remembered.
When did Drake complete his voyage a round the world?
Sir Francis Drake became the second captain to circumnavigate the world between 1577 to 1580. He was also second in command of the English fleet as they fought the Spanish Armada.
What was the name of francis drake's ship's?
His ship was called "The Golden Hind", she was originally known as the Pelican, but was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in 1578. He circumnavigated the globe in her from 1577 to 1580.The Golden Hind was the ship captained by Sir Francis Drake when he circumnavigated the globe from 1577 to 1580.
When did the first volcano errupt?
in 1580
What was the name of Sir Francis Drakes ship?
His ship was called "The Golden Hind", she was originally known as the Pelican, but was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in 1578. He circumnavigated the globe in her from 1577 to 1580.The Golden Hind was the ship captained by Sir Francis Drake when he circumnavigated the globe from 1577 to 1580.
How long did it take drake to get around the world?
around 3 years. he circumnavigated the globe starting on 1577 and ended on 1580
What is significant about the year 1580 that Vienna got the potato?
1580 was the year that the potato was first introduced to Spain
How was the opening of the globe advertised?
Which globe do you mean? Are you talking about the new Globe Theatre (note capital letters) in London? From memory it opened about 12 years ago, but that's a bit hazy. The old one was around in Shakespeare's time, it started about 1580.
What is 20 percent of 1580?
20% of 1580= 20% * 1580= 0.2 * 1580= 316
