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Did sir francis drake have any jobs?
Sir Francis Drake was the first person from England to sail around the world. He was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, an acclaimed pirate, Mayor of Plymouth (England) and politician from the Elizabethan Era. Drake fought the Spanish Armada and was second in command from the Queen, Elizabeth I.
What were the links between Elizabeth I and Francis Drake?
Elizabeth 1 knighted Sir Francis Drake when he returned from circumnavigating the world. He also fought in the campaign against the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Why is Sir Francis Drake famous?
Sir Francis Drake was famous for being the FIRST captain(as magallen died in phillipines and did not continue the journey but his ship did) to successfully sail around the globe, which paved the way for England's expansion into the New World. He also served as a vice-admiral in the English fleet during the sea battles with the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Who are sir Frances drakes parents?
His father was Edmund Drake and his mother was Mary Mylwaye.
What land did Francis Drake live on?
Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world from 1577 to 1580. After that he went on naval missions for England against the Spanish. Sir Francis Drake also used his ships for carrying slaves to Europe. He found that you could sail round the bottom of south America. He was also the second person to sail around the world.
Who fought for the English in spanish armada?
Lord Howard of Effingham and Sir Francis Drake were the English leaders against the Spanish armada.
What channel or ocean was the spanish armada fought?
They were in the English Channel.
Which spanish kings mighty armada of 130 ships was routed by the English in 1588?
It was Phillips II ships that fought against the Spanish armada
How many english men fought in the spanish armada?
Approximately 30,000 English soldiers and sailors fought against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The English fleet, commanded by leaders like Sir Francis Drake and Lord Howard of Effingham, consisted of around 200 ships. The conflict ultimately marked a significant moment in naval history, with the English forces successfully defending against the Spanish invasion.
What English explorer who circled the world and also fought in the spanish armada was considered nothing more than a pirate by the spanish?
Sir Francis Drake.
Where did the spanish armada end?
The Spanish Armada was planned for 1587, sailed on 28 May 1588, and fought in the English Channel from July 20 to August 8. Some survivors made it back to Spain by September 13, others as late as October after encountering storms off Ireland (and attacks by the Irish when they tried to seek provisions).
What battle was fought on the 8th of august 1588?
The Spanish Armada
What is true about the battle of the Spanish Armada?
There is a lot that is true about anything. One true thing about a battle with an armada is that it was fought on the water because that is the definition of an armada.
How many English soldiers fighted in spanish armada?
The English forces that fought against the Spanish Armada in 1588 consisted of about 30,000 soldiers and sailors. This included both professional soldiers and militiamen from various regions of England. The English fleet was commanded by notable figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Lord Howard of Effingham, playing a crucial role in the defeat of the Armada. The successful defense marked a significant moment in English naval history.
What is the spanish armada and why England won?
The Spanish armada is like Spain's Navy. A fleet of Battle ships who fought other countries' 'Navy' for land, power, money, etc.
what two countries fought against each other in the Spanish Armada?
Spain and England .
Who did Spanish compete with?
The Spanish Armada fought with any one who tried to dominate the high seas, whether it was the Dutch or the English, but most of the times they were defeated by the British, the /dutch also gave them a run for their money.
