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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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Is Gerard way a racist?

no he's not, he says in a lot of interviews how it isn't good to discriminate against gender, race or sexuality.

When did drake become second captain to sail around the world?

In 1580. The trip had taken from December, 1578 to September, 1580.

How many boats did Sir francis Drake have?

At first, only five ships. Throughout the voyage, the number varied from eight to only 1, the flagship. When Drake returned, only his falgship, the Golden Hind, remained.

Why was Sir Francis Drake annoying Phillip II?

because sir FFrancis drake liked Edam cheese and Phillip II liked cheddar and the argued a lot about which was better

Did Drake do any acting?

Drake did act in the T.V. series Degrassi as an injured student in a wheelchair.

What language did Sir Francis Drake speak?

He was English, so English is a good bet. As an educated man of the 16th century, he undoubtedly spoke Latin, and probably at least some French and Greek as well.

Was the Cutty Sark or Golden Hind once at Southend in the UK .?

A replica of the Golden Hind had been at Southend for as long as I can remember. It lay alongside the pier. I went to Southend last Saturday, 11/8/07, and discovered it had been replaced by Adventure Island. There is still a galleon type vessel in that spot but it is NOT called the Golden Hind. So it would appear that the Adventure Island galleon replaced the Golden Hind within the last few years.

Was Francis Drake a sea dog?

Sir Francis Drake was a sea dog. He was asked by Queen Elizabeth I to harass the Spanish. He attacked Spanish ships and ports and brought back gold and jewels to England. King Philip of Spain asked for his head but Elizabeth pretended she had no idea where Drake was.

What did Francis Drake try to accomplish?

Francis Drake aimed to circumnavigate the globe, disrupt Spanish shipping, and establish English claims in the New World during the late 16th century. His most notable achievement was becoming the second explorer to sail around the world, completing the journey from 1577 to 1580. Additionally, he sought to challenge Spanish dominance in the Americas by raiding their treasure ships and ports, thereby bolstering England's maritime power and influence.

Where did Sir Francis Drake explore on his journeys?

Sir Francis Drakes' first voyages were slave trading expeditions to the West Indies. He then sailed around the world beginning in 1577 and landing in Brazil, Tierra del Fuego on the tip of South America, the island of Cano off Mexico, a place he named Nova Albion, which may have been northern California or Vancouver Island, Canada. He then headed out into the Pacific Ocean, passing by Indonesia, the Indian Ocean, and the Cape of Good Hope back to Plymouth, England.

What does conqistadores mean?

Conquistadors or however you want to spell them generally refer to the men who accompanied Hernan Cortex in his exploration of Mexico and were often involved in battles between the native aztecs

Which country did francis Drake hate?

As an Englishman, he had a hard time stomaching the Spanish.