Francis Drake

Vice Admiral and Navigator Francis Drake Full Name: Francis Drake
Nationality:

English

Profession: Vice Admiral and Navigator
Why Famous: Carried out the second circumnavigation of the world, from 1577 to 1580. The most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan era, he also helped defeat the Spanish Armada.

Died: January 28, 1596
Cause of Death: Dysentery

Historical Events in the Life of Francis Drake

  • 1573-08-07 Francis Drake's fleet returns to Plymouth after a year spent raiding for Spanish treasure
  • 1577-11-15 Sir Francis Drake aboard Pelican travels from Chile to Washington
  • 1577-12-13 Sir Francis Drake sets sail from England on a circumnavigationof the world
  • 1579-06-17 Sir Francis Drake lands on coast of California at Drakes Bay, names it "New Albion"
  • 1579-07-26 Francis Drake leaves San Francisco to cross Pacific Ocean
  • 1581-04-04 Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I aboard Golden Hind at Deptford
  • 1590-07-06 English admiral Francis Drake takes Portuguese Forts at Taag

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