Francis Drake

c. 1540–1596

English sea captain who sailed around the world.

Francis Drake (c. 1540–1596) was an explorer, born in Tavistock and died in Portobelo.

Known as: Explorer
Category: Explorers
Born: c. 1540, Tavistock
Died: 1596, Portobelo

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Alive at the same time as Francis Drake

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Portrait: Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, Public domain.