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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 did Francis Drake dislike the Spanish?
While King Philip was getting his armada ready, Sir Francis Drake sent over a a small fleet of fire ships that burned most of the armadas ships! It took a while but King Philip eventually managed to rebuild all his ships. However, he built them with a new special kind of wood which hadnt dried out properly and so all the food in the ships went bad!!
What year did sir Francis drake discover Australia?
Francis Drake never discovered America. Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. But actually the first to find America was the vikings way back when but Christopher Columbus was credited for the discovery.
Sir Francis Drake met with which native Americans?
Francis Drake encountered north Africans. He also encountered the Indonesians or what they would call Moluccas people. Also he met up with some Americans in the tip of California which the Spanish had actually found before him.
Did Francis Drakes voyage spread religious beliefs?
Living during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Sir Francis Drake was most likely a Protestant, like his son would become. However, it is possible that he was Catholic, but that is doubtful. Either way, he can be technically considered a "Christian". However, it is necessary to realize that during the time in which he lived, the term "Christian" was little used and more importantly almost everybody practiced their faith, whether or not they believed.
What is sir francis drake looking for?
the courage ro ask out peppermint Patti of the outsiders inside gang
What did Sir Francis Drake take back to his mother country?
Most say potatoes, tobacco and tomatoes, I think, but I may be wrong, either QI or the horrible history books of past times will say otherwise, I'm sure, sorry :)
What did sir francis galton want to understand?
After reading his cousins, Charles Darwin's book which is Origin of Species
Who was an English sea dog that plundered the Spanish navy?
John Hawkins led the [piratical] "Sea Dogs" who preyed upon Spanish shipping with the blessings of the English .
When did Sir Francis Drake become Mayor of Plymouth?
Sir Francis Drake became Mayor of Plymouth in 1580.
Were Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake friends?
during a naval battle the two fought each other ( Battle of Erash). Both exhausted their resources and called a truce. from there on they fought as partners.
What was francis drake famous for?
Sir Francis Drake is probably best known of, either, the Spanish Armada; being a privateer; or, being the first Englishman to circumnavigate the entire globe. and he also won the battle winner!!!!!
Where is Sir Francis Drake's body?
It is said that the explorer was found some where near the panama.
Why did the spanish in the new world call drake a ''sea dog''?
They called him a "sea dog" for a reason. They called him a sea dog because he would steal from the Spanish for the British, then he would be just like a pirate!That is why they called him a sea dog.Ufortunatly he died when he returned to his voyage because of a decease. He could of been one of the riches man!!
FROM: a little boy: 10 years old
Where did sir Francis drake go on his second voyage?
Sir Francis Drake went all around the world.(He actually sailed) He was commanded by the queen to go around the world. He actually went NOWHERE dont believe whats at the top
