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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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Why was control of the Gulf of Mexico important to Spain?
Without control of the Gulf of Mexico, there would be no way to ensure that the silver mined in northern Mexico could make it safely to Spain. There were numerous pirates who would attempt to steal this valuable cargo.
How did sir francis drake treat the natives when he first meet them?
he treated the very well like royalty..
Did Sir Francis Drake Mary to an Iroqois princess?
no. he married elizabeth sydenham who came from a wealthy family. no. he married elizabeth sydenham who came from a wealthy family.
What did sir francis do to the spanish?
Because England was in war with Spain Queen Elizabeth the first sent Francis Drake to defeat the Spanish fleet caleed the Spanish Armada which was heading to invade England but because of Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation he defeated the spanish
What was sir francis drakes background like?
his backgroud was
born in 1545
his dads name was:EARL
AND HIS MOMS NAME WAS:JESSICA SIMPSON
THATS RIGHT JESSICA SIMPSION SHE IS A W H O R E
Why was sir Frances drake interested in exploring?
because he wanted to be the first to find something very inportant
Who is in Francis drakes family background?
Sir Francis Drake was the son of Edmund Drake and Mary Mylwaye, and had 11 brothers. His father was an ordained deacon and eventually became a vicar of Upnor Church in Southeast England. Drake got married in 1569 to Mary Newman and they were married for 12 years before she died. About four years after her death, he married Elizabeth Sydenham. Drake had no children with either of his wives.
What was the reasons that Sir Francis Drake travled around the world?
Sir Francis Drake was sent by Queen Elizabeth1 to raid Spanish ships and towns along the west side of North America. Once he was done he couldn't go back because Spanish ships and towns along the coast were ready to attack him, so his only choice was to sail around the world.
What was sir francis drakes biggest achevment?
Sir Francis Drake's biggest achievement was circuiting around the globe.
Was the Golden Hind used in the Spanish Armada battle?
The Golden Hind was not used during the Spanish Armada. The final voyage was in 1580 after Drake's circumnavigation. The vessel remained on public exhibition in Deptford and was there for 100 years, eventually rotting away
What exciting things happened on Columbus's voyage?
He took with him 3 ships with him at the start of the first trip and of course he discovered america.
What did Sir Francis Drake say about Gamelan?
On March 13, 1580, Sir Francis Drake [c. 1540-January 27, 1595] visited the Raja Donan of the Indonesian island of Java. He had brought a viol consort on his 'round-the-world journeys. And he had the players perform for the king. In return, on March 21, his ship was visited by the king, who brought along performers of the island's Gamelan music, as played on such instruments as drums and gongs. Drake described the result as strange, but delightful and pleasant music.
What lands did sir francis drake discover?
He didn't discover any lands but led the first British circumnavigation of the world. Also he was a pirate' attacking Spanish ships and taking their treasure etc. He was also a slave trader. In England he was a hero and knighted in 1581.
