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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.
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What was Sir Francis Drake's Full Name?
Sir Francis Reddy Karamchand Or do you mean Sir Francis Drake?
How many years did francis drake go on exploration?
Sir Francis Drake went on his famous circumnavigational trip for about 3 years. From 1577-1580
What is Sir Francis Drake's nationalty?
Sir Francis Drake was English.
Why do you remember Sir Francis Drake?
He is the reason we can now map are world.
Were did sir francis drake travel to?
Sir Francis Drake traveled to... South America.
Where Was Sir Francis Drake Famous?
He was famous in Windsor........
Who was the famous English sea captian who sailed around the world claiming what is now California for England in 1579?
sir francis drake
How did Sir Francis Drake get famous?
he's awesome
Who was the Golden Hinde's famous captain?
Sir Francis Drake
What was Sir Francis Drake's Full Name?
Sir Francis Reddy Karamchand Or do you mean Sir Francis Drake?
How many years did francis drake go on exploration?
Sir Francis Drake went on his famous circumnavigational trip for about 3 years. From 1577-1580
What is Sir Francis Drake's nationalty?
Sir Francis Drake was English.
Who was England's most famous sea dog?
Sir Francis Drake.
Who were Queen Elizabeth I's famous friends?
sir francis drake
What were the main events of Sir Francis drake's famous voyage?
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Who was the most famous person in the 16's?
Sir Francis Drake?
Why do you remember Sir Francis Drake?
He is the reason we can now map are world.
