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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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What are some facts about Sir Francis Drake?
In 1577, Francis Drake left on a voyage to sail around the world with 5 ships, including the 'Golden Hinde.
Where was Francis Drake born and what month?
Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, Devon, England and he was born in either February or March 1540 (Nobody is sure of the correct date).
Date of Francis drake's birth?
The Date of Sir Fancis Drake's birth was in 1590. This may not be correct. His death was in 1596. BY Lauren W.
What things did Sir Francis Drake sell?
Sir Francis Drake, the English sea captain and privateer, was involved in various trade activities during his voyages. He sold goods such as spices, precious metals, and other valuable commodities he acquired during his expeditions, particularly from the Americas and the East Indies. Additionally, he engaged in the slave trade, capturing and selling enslaved individuals during his travels. His ventures significantly contributed to England's wealth and naval power in the late 16th century.
The word "circumnavigate" means to proceed completely around, or, literally, to navigate the circumference. However, it is most commonly used in reference to completing a journey by any of various modes completely around the Earth. There is also a great deal of variance in exactly what constitutes a circumnavigation vis-à-vis the route taken. (for example, does one need merely to cross all the meridians, or must it be done at the equator?)
What were some animals discovered by Sir Francis Drake on the voyage on the Golden Hinde?
that's why i want to know
What was francis drake's personality like?
Personally, to me Sir Francis Drake defiantly seemed like a determine man who was ready to take on anything. I believe he was a great and brave leader who led many successful raids and attacks. He was also quite lucky I suppose as he won against the Armada due to bad weather but according to him it was because God was on their side. \
How did Spain feel about Sir Francis Drake?
The Spanish loathed Sir Francis Drake; King Philip II offered a reward of 20,000 ducats for his life, around $8,000,000 now. and that is a lot of money lol
What ship did sir francis drake sail on?
Sir Francis Drake's ship was called "The Golden Hind". Subsequent incarnations have been renamed "The Pelican".
Never heard of sir Drake Francis, though.
What was Sir Francis Drake's route on his round-the-world voyage?
Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the Earth on his voyage in 1577-1580. His route was south from England to Africa / west to South America / through the Straits of Magellan / north along the South American and Central American coast / west from California to the Philippines / west and south across the Indian Ocean / around Africa / north back to England. (details below)
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Drake spent the majority of his circumnavigation voyage as a campaign against Spain, wresting treasure from Spanish ports and ships in the southeastern Pacific. After weather necessitated a return from his initial sailing (November 15, 1577), he traveled from Plymouth, England to the Cape Verde Islands off western Africa, capturing the Spanish ship Santa Maria (January, 1578) and enlisting its Portugese captain, Nuno de Silva. Crossing the Atlantic, Drake sailed southward to Patagonia (June, 1578). This was winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and it was not until late August that Drake attempted to sail the Straits of Magellan, arriving in the Pacific in September with but a single ship (the last small ship that survived the Atlantic crossing sank, and the second large ship became separated from Drake's own and returned to England). During the remainder of 1578 and into 1579, he raided Spanish ports along the Chilean and Peruvian coastline. Eventually he seized a load of treasure from a Spanish ship, and in June arrived at Point Loma (now San Diego, California). After a short period in San Francisco Bay, he sailed across the Pacific (July to October, 1579), passing through the Philippines and stopping in Indonesia in November. Drake returned to England via Java, the Indian Ocean, and around the Cape of Good Hope, arriving in Sierra Leone on July 22, 1580. His expedition returned to England on September 26, 1580 after a voyage totalling over 34 months.
