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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 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 was Sir Francis Drake successful?

Yes. He captured Spanish ships, and found San Francisco Bay.

What does the Golden Hind look like?

this is what the golden hind looked like

-the random person wrote this! who loves tacos

How did Sir Francis Drake help make England rich and powerful?

Under the rule of Queen Elizabeth England became noted for her bold and daring ...The Spaniards had grown very rich and powerfulby means of the wealth they ... Sir Francis Drake, a brave young knight of Elizabeth's court, formed a plan to ... he was going to make a voyage to Alexandria, as he did not wish the Spaniards.

Did sir Francis Bacon have children?

Short answer no.

Because alice was having an affair with Sir John Underhill, their marriage was for political purposes only.

What was life like for a Tall ship sailor?

Busy. Long hour of hard work, interspersed with hours of boredom, but a busy ship is a happy ship and good Captains kept to that mantra.

Did sir francis drake retire?

no! in fact he just died while anchored off the coast of Pueto Bello on January 27th 1596.

How many siblings does Sir Jack Hobbs have?

Sir Jack Hobbs was an English professional cricketer who was born in Cambridge on December 16, 1882. Hobbs had 11 siblings and he was the eldest child.

What was the significance of drakes voyage around the world?

He was the first English man to circumnavigate (sail around the whole world), he looted Spanish settlements in S.America.

Francis drake sailed for?

He sailed for England as a Privateer.

Why was sir franics drake famous?

Sir Francis drake is famous for several things , he was the admiral of the fleet, He also defeated the Spanish Armada, and he was a pirate as well as a slave ship captain.