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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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How many men circumnavigate with drake around world?
Sir Francis Drake was the first recorded individual to successfully circumnavigate the globe, completing his voyage from 1577 to 1580. He commanded a fleet of five ships, but only the Golden Hind returned to England with him and his crew of about 60 men. In total, approximately 150 men started the journey, but only 56 survived to complete the circumnavigation.
Who was Francis Drake's cousin?
Drake and Hawkins sailed when Drake was about 23 years old. Sailing to the "New World." They commanded the first English ship to bring African slaves to the New World.
Did Francis Drake James Cook and George Vancouver give France a claim to Oregon?
No they gave England a claim to Oregon
What did sir Francis drake name the new land?
Sir Francis Drake named the new land New Albion which means New Britain.
The sea dog Francis Drake sailed along the coast of?
South and Central America
south and central America
Who did francis drake meet on the way?
During his circumnavigation of the globe from 1577 to 1580, Sir Francis Drake met various indigenous peoples and sailors, particularly in the waters of South America and the Pacific. Notably, he encountered the native populations of the regions he explored, including those in present-day Chile and California. Additionally, he interacted with Spanish ships, which he often attacked, as part of his mission to disrupt Spanish trade and gather wealth for England.
Who did sir francis drake sail for?
Sir Francis Drake was a 'Privateeer'. That is he was a sort of licenced pirate. All governmemts in those days licenced 'Privateeers' during time of war. They were supposed to attack ships belenging to their countrys eneamy. After the wars ended, many Privateeers became pirates. Sir Francis Drake was licenced by England, his country. When he sailed against the Spanish Aramada, he was part of a Royal fleet...that is the official English navy.
Sir Francis Drake was a 'Privateeer'. That is he was a sort of licenced pirate. All governmemts in those days licenced 'Privateeers' during time of war. They were supposed to attack ships belenging to their countrys eneamy. After the wars ended, many Privateeers became pirates. Sir Francis Drake was licenced by England, his country. When he sailed against the Spanish Aramada, he was part of a Royal fleet...that is the official English navy.
B.englandWhat country did Sir Francis Drake live in?
when drake explored many places but mostly the west Indies
What were the reasons for sir fransis drakes journey?
because he wanted to discover new lands and make wars
