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Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the Earth in Plymouth, England.
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Francis Drake
English sailor and privateer (c. 1540 – 1596)
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…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Francis Drake's circumnavigation
1577–1580 trip by the English explorer
Francis Drake's circumnavigation, also known as Drake's Raiding Expedition, was an important historical maritime event that took place between 15 December 1577 and 26 September 1580. The expedition was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I and consisted of five ships led by Francis…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)