Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer and privateer best known for making the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580. He is also known for participating in the early English slaving voyages of his cousin, John Hawkins, and John Lovell. Having started as a simple seaman, in 1588 he was part of the fight against the Spanish Armada as a vice admiral.
Background
- Educated at
- Emmanuel College
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"There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory."
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Timeline
1540
Born
Birth1596
Died
Death
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