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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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Did sir francis drake have any jobs?
Sir Francis Drake was the first person from England to sail around the world. He was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, an acclaimed pirate, Mayor of Plymouth (England) and politician from the Elizabethan Era. Drake fought the Spanish Armada and was second in command from the Queen, Elizabeth I.
What was life like on board sir Francis drakes ship?
The ship was only a few days old when it sank. From historical records, and those that survived the sinking, it was deemed the largest and most luxurious ship of its time. Some very wealthy people were on board to experience the majesty of the ship on its first Atlantic crossing. Also, Captain Smith was the skipper and he was considered the best of the best. The ship had three classes that were separated from each other. They were first, second, and third class passengers. Today that would be unacceptable but was common back then.
Why did elizabeth 1 allow her ships to attack spanish treasure ships?
She did more than allow she ordered. She was at war with the Spanish and what better way to cripple them than to sink ships and take the gold. Her treasury got bigger from their gold and she didn't waste man power attacking them.
Was sir francis drake a Tudor?
Yes Sir Francis Drake is very much an English hero. Because you see only the English men can be knighted.
Did sir francis drake accomplish his goal or what he set out to do?
Yes he did.And he is very interesting for a report,since I had to answer this question myself.
What are the famous people in the southeast US region?
Elvis Presley, Abraham Lincoln and James Maddison-was this help full pls answer this below my answer ok after u do thx for answering
Drake unlike most other rappers doesn't rap about guns or violence or beatening girls. His songs can be complex and show Imotion and thought.
He invented stencils and templates for letters and art -not really infect that was george Galton .francis invented correlation
What was drakes personality like?
drake is a white black, and Jewish mixed man who is 23 that was born on october 24th 1986. his real name is aubrey drake graham and he's Canadian. for more information drake go to www.wikipidea.com and search drake in the little search box. then go to the first one that says "Drake(entertainer)". to see pictures of drake search up drake on Google images and look for a guy who looks like his name could be aubrey. DRAKE IS AWESOME!!!!! and so is Nicki Minaj.
What did Sir Francis Drake find on his journey?
Elizabeth Island, and an open channel south of Tierra del Fuego
What tool did Sir Francis Drake use on his voyage?
Sir Francis Drake used such weapons as rapier, cutlass, and early forms of black powder weapons. he sailed warships that had their own cannons, which practically destroyed the enemy ships. He might have used pikes and spears, as many infantry men had those as well. he used crossbows, and longbows as well.
Why is Francis Drake significant?
He pleased Queen Elizabeth the 1 by bringing her much more money, giving her gifts, it was also important because he was mischevious
he was the fist Englishmen to travel around the world.
What supplies did Francis Drake take with him?
a trunk to load it with the treasure he was gonna collect,a sword,12 canons ,astrolabe for navigation,the sand glass for the track of time and a rope.
What year did Sir Francis Drake's voyage begin?
Considering "America" to mean the America's, Sir Francis Drake, map maker and explorer, set forth on his first trip to the Caribbean in 1566.
What was Edwin drakes contribution to the industrial age?
Edwin Laurentine Drake was successful in drilling for oiin 1859. he used a steam engine drill,to dig through Earth's crust and eventually was successful.
