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On his arrival from a three-year voyage in 1580, Queen Elizabeth I made him a knight.
Sir Francis Drake
Year 1581.
He was made a knight by the Queen (Elizabeth I).
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Because he captured Spanish treasure ships.
He was sent by Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Queen Elizabeth I of England and Francis Drake both lived during the Elizabethan era in the 16th century. Drake was a famous English explorer and naval officer who carried out expeditions on behalf of Queen Elizabeth I to establish England's presence in the New World and challenge Spain's dominance. Queen Elizabeth I supported Drake's voyages and saw him as a key figure in expanding England's power and influence.
Under the rule of Queen Elizabeth England became noted for her bold and daring ...The Spaniards had grown very rich and powerfulby means of the wealth they ... Sir Francis Drake, a brave young knight of Elizabeth's court, formed a plan to ... he was going to make a voyage to Alexandria, as he did not wish the Spaniards.
Queen Elizabeth funded for the explorations of the seas. Walter Raleigh and Francis Drake sailed to America and brought back goods such as potatoes and tobacco for England.
Queen Elizabeth I of England sent Sir Francis Drake on his 3 voyages.
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