Francis Drake - Wikipedia
WebSir Francis Drake (c. 1540 – 28 January 1596) was an English explorer and privateer best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580. This was the first English circumnavigation, and third circumnavigation overall.
Sir Francis Drake | Biography, Routes, Ship, Born, Death ...
WebSir Francis Drake (born c. 1540–43, Devonshire, England—died January 28, 1596, at sea, off Puerto Bello, Panama) was an English admiral who circumnavigated the globe (1577–80) and was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age.
Sir Francis Drake: Facts, Routes & Biography - HISTORY
WebNov 9, 2009 · Sir Francis Drake was an English sailor and pirate who achieved fame fighting against the Spanish Armada, plundering Spanish galleons and traveling around the globe.
Francis Drake - Accomplishments, Fate & Facts - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer involved in piracy and illicit slave trading who became the second person ever to circumnavigate the globe. In 1577, Drake was chosen as the leader of...
Francis Drake - World History Encyclopedia
WebJun 25, 2020 · Sir Francis Drake (c. 1540-1596 CE) was an English mariner, privateer and explorer who in 1588 CE helped defeat the Spanish Armada of Philip II of Spain (r. 1556-1598 CE) which attempted to invade the kingdom of Elizabeth I of …
BBC - History - Sir Francis Drake
WebDiscover facts about the Elizabethan mariner and explorer Sir Francis Drake, and his epic voyages in this concise biography.
Francis Drake - Ages of Exploration - Mariners' Museum and Park
WebAge of Discovery. Quick Facts: He effectively ended Spanish dominance over the seas and the New World, allowing England to become a global empire. Name: Francis Drake [fran-sis] [dreyk] Birth/Death: ca. 1540 - January 28, 1596. Nationality: English. Birthplace: Devonshire, England. Engraving Illustration Portrait of Sir Francis Drake.
Francis Drake's circumnavigation - Wikipedia
WebFrancis Drake's circumnavigation, also known as Drake's Raiding Expedition, was an important historical maritime event that took place between 15 December 1577 and 26 September 1580. The expedition was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I and consisted of five ships led by Francis Drake.
Introduction | Sir Francis Drake: A Pictorial Biography by Hans P ...
WebSir Francis Drake's accomplishments as an explorer and naval strategist were unparalleled. His most notable feat was circumnavigating the earth from 1577-80, the first such voyage since Magellan's in 1522 and the only one up to that …
Francis Drake's Circumnavigation of the Globe
Webpublished on 29 June 2020. Available in other languages: French, Spanish. The English mariner, privateer, and explorer Francis Drake (c. 1540-1596 CE) made his circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580 CE.
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