Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) is best known for fighting against Spain, especially as a privateer (pirate). He was the first English captain to circumnavigate the world (1577-1580)
A privateer is not strictly a pirate. Privateers were licensed by a monarch to prey and harass the ships of other countries, with a percentage of any profit going to the monarchy. Pirates were totally unlicensed, able to prey on any shipping, and able to keep all of the valuables they obtained. Ships encountering privateers were, in many respects, better off than with pirates.
Sir Francis Drake's full name was Sir Francis Drake. In the English naming convention, "Sir" is a title of honor, and "Francis Drake" is the individual's given name and surname. It is not customary to have additional middle names in this format.
Sir Francis Drake went on his famous circumnavigational trip for about 3 years. From 1577-1580
Sir Francis Drake was English.
He is the reason we can now map are world.
Sir Francis Drake traveled to... South America.
He was famous in Windsor........
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Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake's full name was Sir Francis Drake. In the English naming convention, "Sir" is a title of honor, and "Francis Drake" is the individual's given name and surname. It is not customary to have additional middle names in this format.
Sir Francis Drake went on his famous circumnavigational trip for about 3 years. From 1577-1580
Sir Francis Drake was English.
He is the reason we can now map are world.
Sir Francis Drake.
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