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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 did Sir Francis Bacon do?
Sir francis Bacon discovered the theory of plate tecktonics. This is the theory that the Earths crust is made up of plates that were origanally atached to each other and separated. The plates are floating on the mantle. The plates are still moving today; that's why we have earthquakes.
Why did Sir Francis Drake go exploring?
Francis Drake came from a modest family and was the eldest of twelve sons. After his family fled from religious persecution in his birthplace in Devonshire, DrakeÕs father switched professions from farmer to vicar and obtained a position ministering to men in the KingÕs Navy. It is at the Medway that DrakeÕs father was able to obtain an apprenticeship for his eldest son on a barque that transported goods to France. Drake was so good at it that the master of the barque bequeathed the vessel to him at his death.
How long was sir Francis drakes voyages?
he said that it took him 6 months for one but it would have taken him a month tops
What country sponsored sir francis drake's explorations?
Probably England. It was his nationality. George Vancouver was an explorer. He had 5 older brothers. he was born in England in 1758. He is famous for discovering Vancouver.
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Captain George Vancouver was an officer in the British Royal Navy. As such, he was not "sponsored." He was following orders.
Was Sir Francis Drake a pirate during Elizabeth 1 reign?
There was no relationship going on between them but, Drake wanted to protect her and do what ever she said or wanted.
What did Sir Francis Drake bad?
he sailed with philip to Asia from south america with his half brother vasco naunez da balboa .
i love you cj<3
Did Sir Francis Drake use a compass?
Drake probably used a compass as it was a very important tool at that time and without possibly the help of an astrolabe. It would be impossible for him to tell which direction he was going
Where did francis drake want to go?
As with all explorers of the time he would have liked to have found a water route to Asia. He was also a Sea dog and raided Spanish ships for the English crown. He also wanted to keep the Spanish out of the Pacific.
What were Sir Francis Drake successes and failures?
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe
Where did Francis Drake find gold?
According to the latest research as of 2008 in Garry Gitzen's "Francis Drake in Nehalem Bay 1579, Setting the Historical Record Straight", Drake never set foot in what we know today as California. The California landing story was made-up by false claims of a fake plate of brass that was supposedly left by Drake and ignoring previous scholarly research by Zelia Nuttall and 16th century maps by Hondius and Van Sype.
He is a famous explorer from Illinois that circumnavigated the world,,, he went all the way around the world in about 4 years,,, and about have way home he had to but half of his sovineirs in the sea because his boat was gettin to heavy to carry all the wait and would have sank.
When did Sir Francis Drake marry Mary Newman?
Combe Sydenham Hall, southwest of Minehead near Elworthy, Somerset. Off of B3188. This is the home of Elizabeth Sydenham, the 2nd wife of Sir Francis Drake. There is a trout pond on the estate that Elizabeth may have had built for Drake.
Did sir francis drake fake his death?
Yes….Sir Francis Drake was not just an explorer, we was, at one time, second in command of the English naval fleet. He was in many engagements in where many lives were lost during battle. He also put to death a fellow explorer under the accusation of committing which-craft.
What ships did Francis Drake sail with?
He sailed with 8 ships, most of them galleons; The Golden Hind, the Pelican, Mary, Santa Maria, Christopher, Swan, Ladan, and Judith.
How did sir francs drake overcome his problems?
Sir Francis Drake survived his second voyage, by first going ashore to repair storm damaged ships. In addition, he managed to fight off attacks from Spanish dragoons, but lost a good many of his crew, on other ships in his fleet.
How old was francis drake when he made his first sea voyage?
It is unknown how old he was, because there is no record of his year of birth, though it is said to have been betwixt 1535 and 1541.
probabaly 10
What animal did Sir Francis Drake discover?
He is credited with bringing tomatoes and potatoes to England
Why was francis drake called the master thief by the spanish?
As an English privateer, Sir Francis Drake was told to attack and raid Spanish ships in the New World for their gold and silver and to help weaken the Spanish Empire in the New World.
What was Sir Francis Drake famous for?
Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) is best known for fighting against Spain, especially as a privateer (pirate). He was the first English captain to circumnavigate the world (1577-1580)
A privateer is not strictly a pirate. Privateers were licensed by a monarch to prey and harass the ships of other countries, with a percentage of any profit going to the monarchy. Pirates were totally unlicensed, able to prey on any shipping, and able to keep all of the valuables they obtained. Ships encountering privateers were, in many respects, better off than with pirates.
