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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 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".
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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.
What is Sir Francis drake characteristic?
He had great self-confidence and was very courageous. He was very quick and normally merciless in battle. He treated his crew with kindness, but demanded loyalty and respect from them.
John Hawkins was Drakes main influence. He taught Drake most of what he new on how to sail. Hawkins himself was a famous sailor who led Drake into many complications which Drake liked which made him want to be a sailor. Nathan
What years did Sir Francis Drake explore?
Sir Francis Drake explored in 1572 - 1596. He landed near present day San Fransisco in 1579, claiming it (New Alba) for England.
Where was sir francis drake buried?
his crew put him on ship and lit the ship on fire.
This is called a sea burial.
What is sir Francis drake's accomplishments?
How did Edwin L Drake help industry to acquire larger quantities of oil?
How did Edwin L Drake help industry to acquire larger quantities of oil?
Edwin L Drake made the first oil well in America in 1859When did sir francis drake start his voyage?
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When was the golden hinde build?
The Golden Hinde is a ship that was built in the late 1500s. The ship first set sail in the year 1577. There is also a mountain in Canada that goes by the same name.
How old did sir francis drake live?
Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, Devon in around 1540, the exact date is not in record. He went to sea at an early age. Drake died on 28 January 1596 of dysentery off the coast of Portobelo, Panama. Therefore he was circa 51 years old
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.
What was Francis Drake's Exploration?
Sir Francis drakes exploration was to find the north west passage if it existed which is a way to go all around the world by water, also to sink Spanish ship's he really hated Spain.
What did Francis drake say when he heard that the Spanish were coming?
Don't know what hesaid, but the legend is that on seeing the Armada appear, he insisted on completing a game of bowls he was playing.
