Sir Francis Drake is an English explorer and naval strategist, most famous for his conquests, battles, and his voyages throughout the Spanish territory of the Americas. From 1577 to 1580, Drake circumnavigated the earth, visiting the Caribbean and the Pacific. He claimed upper California for England in Queen Elizabeth's name, and remains known as a brilliant English warrior.
Here is a pictorial biography by Hans P. Kraus that includes general information about Drake from before his first success, to his most famous voyage, to his raids, expeditions, and last adventure. A timeline of Drake's life shows his many accomplishments throughout his lifetime.
To read more about Drake and his voyage of circumnavigation, New Light on Drake, by Nuttall, Sarmiento de Gamboa, and Silva offers a collection of documents that tells of this exciting period in Drake's life of exploration.
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