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In 1588 what explorer helped defeat the Spanish Armada as vice admiral of his fleet?
Sir Francis Drake
Who led the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
The overall command was by Lord Howard of Effingham (1st Earl of Nottingham), but the vice admiral of the British Fleet was the famous Sir Francis Drake.
Was Sir Francis Drake spanish?
No. Drake (1540-1596) was an English captain and explorer who circumnavigated the world from 1577 to 1580. (albeit 58 years after the first by Magellan). Drake was a vice admiral and second-in-command of the English Fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Who defeat the armada?
The English fleet under the overall command of Lord Howard of Effingham defeated the Spanish Armada - along with the weather, starvation, and disease. Howard was assisted in his command by his vice Admiral Sir Francis Drake and Rear Admiral Sir John Hawkins.
What were sir Francis Drake's achievements?
He was the first Englishman to sail around the world, sank much of the Spanish navy in the port of Cadiz (a very daring raid) and was vice admiral of the Fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada.
Was Sir Francis Drake an Italian mapmaker?
No. He was British, hence the "Sir". He was the Vice Admiral of the British Royal Navy who commandeered the navy against the Spanish Armada and won the navy battle through his tactics, despite being heavily outnumbered.
When did Admiral George Dewey become a Vice Admiral?
He never held that rank. He was advanced from two stars to four stars.
Can a US navy vice admiral outrank a read admiral?
A Vice Admiral outranks a Rear Admiral. An Admiral is the highest peace time rank. Fleet Admiral is the highest during war.
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.
How do you address a Vice Admiral?
Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals are addressed as "Admiral".
Who were the major generals in the battle of leyte gulf?
The major generals of the battle of leyte gulf were: Allies: Admiral William Halsey, Vice Admiral Thomas Kincaid Japanese: Admiral Soemu Toyoda, Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita, Vice Admiral Shoji Nishimura, Vice Admiral Kiyohide Shima, Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa
Who were the leader involved october 1944 leyte gulf?
Americans: Admiral Clifton Sprague, Admiral William F. Halsey, Admiral Chester Nimitz, General Douglas MacArthur, and Vice Admiral Thomas Kinkald. Japanese: Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita, Vice Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa, and Vice Admiral Shoji Nishimura
