Francis Drake
Privateer; circumnavigator of the world
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About Francis Drake
Francis Drake was an English sea captain, explorer and slaver during the Elizabethan era known for carrying out the second circumnavigation of the world in an expedition that lasted from 1577 to 1580 and for his 1588 commanding of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada. While he was a hero in England, he was considered a pirate to the Spaniards who knew him as El Draque.
Family Life
He was married twice. His first marriage was to Mary Newman in 1569. After Mary's death in 1581, he married Elizabeth Sydenham in 1585. He remained married to Elizabeth until his death in 1596.
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He was awarded a knighthood in 1581 by Elizabeth I of England.
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Francis Drake was a famous Privateer; circumnavigator of the world, who was born on January 27, 1540. As a person born on this date, Francis Drake is listed in our database as the 9th most popular celebrity for the day (January 27).
People born on January 27 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Francis Drake is the 383rd most popular Aquarius.
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