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Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer, slave-trader, navigator, privateer, pirate, and politician during the Elizabethan period. Between 1577 and 1580, he led the first English expedition to circumnavigate the world.
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Were Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake friends?
during a naval battle the two fought each other ( Battle of Erash). Both exhausted their resources and called a truce. from there on they fought as partners.
What was francis drake famous for?
Sir Francis Drake is probably best known of, either, the Spanish Armada; being a privateer; or, being the first Englishman to circumnavigate the entire globe. and he also won the battle winner!!!!!
Where is Sir Francis Drake's body?
It is said that the explorer was found some where near the panama.
Why did the spanish in the new world call drake a ''sea dog''?
They called him a "sea dog" for a reason. They called him a sea dog because he would steal from the Spanish for the British, then he would be just like a pirate!That is why they called him a sea dog.Ufortunatly he died when he returned to his voyage because of a decease. He could of been one of the riches man!!
FROM: a little boy: 10 years old
Where did sir Francis drake go on his second voyage?
Sir Francis Drake went all around the world.(He actually sailed) He was commanded by the queen to go around the world. He actually went NOWHERE dont believe whats at the top
When did Drake complete his voyage a round the world?
Sir Francis Drake became the second captain to circumnavigate the world between 1577 to 1580. He was also second in command of the English fleet as they fought the Spanish Armada.
What was Sir Francis Drake to the English?
they felt very proud of him because he did his three voyage that is wen queen Elizabeth knighted him "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.
Why did Sir Francis Drake want to explore?
Sir Francis Drake was an English pirate, famous for sinking Spanish ships. His greatest claim to fame was leading several attacks against the Spanish and, as vice-admiral in command of the English fleet, he was instrumental in defeating the Spanish Armada as it attempted to invade England. He was a skilled seaman, and this skill was put to use later.
Drake's other major accomplishment was that he was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world. On this voyage, undertaken between 1577 and 1580, he discovered that Tierra del Fuego, to the south of the Straits of Magellan, was not part of a southern continent (then thought of as Terra Australis, but not to be confused with the later Terra Australis which became Australia). The belief that the lands were connected had limited sea exploration, but Drake's discovery that Tierra was an archipelago later led to the realisation that ships would be able to sail around the bottom of South America, south of Tierra. This became the Cape Horn route which was ultimately discovered in 1616, though not by Drake.
During this voyage, Drake also discovered that Java was not part of the southern continent that it was previously thought to be, but an island.
He also took tobacco and potatoes back home with him.
What was the golden hind famous for?
because there was a golden Hinde stuck on sir Francis drakes ship and they couldn't write it because they couldn't read or write.
How did Francis Drake threaten the Spanish Leaders?
sir francis drake was a very nasty man to the spainish armada and here a list of a couple of things he did.
.took the golden anchor
.bowl of camel flem on the king
.killed a bunch of imortant men and a couple of lady's and children
Who were crew members of Sir Francis Drake?
Ornate doublet with frilly collar, tight breeches, leather boots or shoes with socks; standard 16th Century menswear. You can do an image search using his name to see paintings that give a good idea of what clothing was worn during that time.
Who were vasco de Balboa's parents?
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was the third son of the Spanish nobleman Nuño Arias de Balboa and his wife, a lady from Badajoz.
How many sailors set off with sir francis drake?
The Golden Hind was a fairly small ship ( I have been on a copy of it) and it would have held 30-40 crew. The thing I noticed was how small the lower decks were. They are so low that a person can't stand up in it and on the lowest deck a person is on their hands and knees. As I walked the ship I was amazed that someone would get on a small ship like the Golden Hind, set sail not knowing where they were going, and come back. It is about the size of a basketball court.
What was Sir Francis Drake's nickname?
Actually the Spanish called him the Dragon because they seen him as a fearless Pirate!
The Master Thief and El Draque
The Spanish gave him the name "El Draque" which means "The Dragon."
