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	In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander (Paige 20). Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26 September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship ''The Pelican''.		In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander (Paige 20). Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26 September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship ''The Pelican''.

	Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year, Drake suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham and with other experienced sailors like Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins. On July 29 the Armada was sighted in Cornwall, ready to attack the English. However, Lord Howard and Drake intercepted the ships before they reached their optimal strategical position. The English sent deliberately torched and unmanned ships towards the Armada, which made the Armada panick and flee. This maneuver turned out to be very successful as only 67 of the 130 Spanish ships returned to the mainland.		Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year, Drake suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham and with other experienced sailors like Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins (and many nameless men who sailored away and occasionally died). On July 29 the Armada was sighted in Cornwall, ready to attack the English. However, Lord Howard and Drake intercepted the ships before they reached their optimal strategical position. The English sent deliberately torched and unmanned ships towards the Armada, which made the Armada panick and flee. This maneuver turned out to be very successful as only 67 of the 130 Spanish ships returned to the mainland. What also helped were the beneficial winds.
	~~Throughout all of~~ the ~~conflict with the Spanish, Drake played a decisive strategical role and contributed significantly to England's success~~.

	In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted ~~by Queen Elizabeth~~ for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).		Throughout all of the conflict with the Spanish, Drake played a decisive strategical role and contributed significantly to the success.

			In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).

	== Literature ==		== Literature ==

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	Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year, Drake suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham and with other experienced sailors like Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins. On July 29 the Armada was sighted in Cornwall, ready to attack the English. However, Lord Howard and Drake intercepted the ships before they reached their optimal strategical position. The English sent deliberately torched and unmanned ships towards the Armada, which made the Armada panick and flee. This maneuver turned out to be very successful as only 67 of the 130 Spanish ships returned to the mainland.		Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year, Drake suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham and with other experienced sailors like Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins. On July 29 the Armada was sighted in Cornwall, ready to attack the English. However, Lord Howard and Drake intercepted the ships before they reached their optimal strategical position. The English sent deliberately torched and unmanned ships towards the Armada, which made the Armada panick and flee. This maneuver turned out to be very successful as only 67 of the 130 Spanish ships returned to the mainland.
	Throughout all of the conflict with the Spanish, Drake played a decisive strategical role and contributed significantly to England's success. ~~[Please elucidate. And please note that Drake alone did not defeat the Armada, there were some more sailors involved [not to mention God]]~~		Throughout all of the conflict with the Spanish, Drake played a decisive strategical role and contributed significantly to England's success.

	In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).		In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).
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	“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.		“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

			Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

	Paige, Joy. ''Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth.'' The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.		Paige, Joy. ''Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth.'' The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.

	~~Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.~~		“The Defeat of the Spanish Armada Was a Turning Point in the Histories of Both England and Spain.” ''The Sun'', The Sun, 5 Dec. 2016, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/hold-ye-front-page/2333786/the-defeat-of-the-spanish-armada-was-a-turning-point-in-the-histories-of-both-england-and-spain-and-one-of-the-great-achievements-of-queen-elizabeth-i/.

	“The Defeat of the Spanish Armada Was a Turning Point in the Histories of Both England and Spain.” The Sun, The Sun, 5 Dec. 2016, www.thesun.co.uk/news/hold-ye-front-page/2333786/the-defeat-of-the-spanish-armada-was-a-turning-point-in-the-histories-of-both-england-and-spain-and-one-of-the-great-achievements-of-queen-elizabeth-i/.

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	In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander (Paige 20). Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26 September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship ''The Pelican''.		In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander (Paige 20). Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26 September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship ''The Pelican''.

	Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] ~~because~~ of ~~his genius tactical maneuvers~~. [Please elucidate. And please note that Drake alone did not defeat the Armada, there were some more sailors involved [not to mention God]]		Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year, Drake suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham and with other experienced sailors like Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins. On July 29 the Armada was sighted in Cornwall, ready to attack the English. However, Lord Howard and Drake intercepted the ships before they reached their optimal strategical position. The English sent deliberately torched and unmanned ships towards the Armada, which made the Armada panick and flee. This maneuver turned out to be very successful as only 67 of the 130 Spanish ships returned to the mainland.
			Throughout all of the conflict with the Spanish, Drake played a decisive strategical role and contributed significantly to England's success. [Please elucidate. And please note that Drake alone did not defeat the Armada, there were some more sailors involved [not to mention God]]

	In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).		In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).
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	Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.		Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

			“The Defeat of the Spanish Armada Was a Turning Point in the Histories of Both England and Spain.” The Sun, The Sun, 5 Dec. 2016, www.thesun.co.uk/news/hold-ye-front-page/2333786/the-defeat-of-the-spanish-armada-was-a-turning-point-in-the-histories-of-both-england-and-spain-and-one-of-the-great-achievements-of-queen-elizabeth-i/.

Pankratz at 13:37, 3 January 2018

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	c. 1540-1596. English navigator and ~~privateer~~.		c. 1540-1596. English navigator, privateer, explorer and slave trader.

	~~Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader.~~ In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander. (Paige 20)		In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander (Paige 20). Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26 September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship ''The Pelican''.

	Drake was ~~also the first Englishman~~ to ~~navigate around the globe~~. In ~~May 1578,~~ he ~~reached~~ the ~~Pacific Ocean on command of Queen~~ [[~~Elizabeth I~~]]. ~~On 26th September 1580~~, ~~he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.~~		Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] because of his genius tactical maneuvers. [Please elucidate. And please note that Drake alone did not defeat the Armada, there were some more sailors involved [not to mention God]]

	~~== Battle against the Armada ==~~		In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).
	~~Throughout Drake's life the Spanish turned out to be his greatest enemies.~~
	In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] because of his genius tactical maneuvers.

	~~== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==~~
	In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige 71)

	== Literature ==		== Literature ==

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	c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.		c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.

	Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander. (Paige, 20)		Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander. (Paige 20)

	Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.		Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.
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	== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==		== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==
	In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige, 71)		In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige 71)

	== Literature ==		== Literature ==

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	c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.		c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.

	Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by John Hawkins, a well known British naval commander. (Paige, 20)		Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander. (Paige, 20)

	Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.		Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.
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	== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==		== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==
	In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen ~~Elisabeth~~ for his ~~achievments~~ and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of ~~Elisabeth~~ I by a French nobleman on		In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige, 71)
	the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige, 71)

	== Literature ==		== Literature ==

	“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.		“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

	Paige, Joy. "Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth". The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.		Paige, Joy. ''Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth.'' The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.

	Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.		Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

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	c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.		c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.

	Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, ~~but~~ he got attacked by ~~the~~ Spanish ~~Armada [''chronologically impossible'']~~, ~~who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life~~. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.		Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by John Hawkins, a well known British naval commander. (Paige, 20)

			Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.

	== Battle against the Armada ==		== Battle against the Armada ==
	In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] because of his genius tactical maneuvers.		Throughout Drake's life the Spanish turned out to be his greatest enemies.
			In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] because of his genius tactical maneuvers.

			== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==
			In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elisabeth for his achievments and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elisabeth I by a French nobleman on
			the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige, 71)

	== Literature ==		== Literature ==
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	“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.		“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

	~~Kelsey~~, ~~Harry~~. ''Sir Francis Drake: the Queen~~'s Pirate''~~. ~~Yale University Press~~, ~~1998~~.		Paige, Joy. "Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth". The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.

	Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.		Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

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	c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.		c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.

	Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, but he got attacked by the Spanish Armada [''chronologically impossible''], who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican' ~~[''no longer called The Pelican at this point'']~~.		Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, but he got attacked by the Spanish Armada [''chronologically impossible''], who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.

	== Battle against the Armada ==		== Battle against the Armada ==

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	~~[[Category:Expansion]]~~

	Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer,explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, but he got attacked by the Spanish Armada, who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen Elisabeth I. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.

			Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, but he got attacked by the Spanish Armada [''chronologically impossible''], who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican' [''no longer called The Pelican at this point''].

	== Battle against the Armada ==		== Battle against the Armada ==
	In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish because of his genius tactical maneuvers.		In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] because of his genius tactical maneuvers.




	== Literature ==		== Literature ==

	“History - Sir Francis Drake.” BBC~~, BBC~~, www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.		“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

	Kelsey, Harry. Sir Francis Drake: the Queen's Pirate. Yale University Press, 1998.		Kelsey, Harry. ''Sir Francis Drake: the Queen's Pirate''. Yale University Press, 1998.

	Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.		Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

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	[[Category:Expansion]]		[[Category:Expansion]]

			Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer,explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, but he got attacked by the Spanish Armada, who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen Elisabeth I. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.


			== Battle against the Armada ==
			In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish because of his genius tactical maneuvers.




			== Literature ==

			“History - Sir Francis Drake.” BBC, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

			Kelsey, Harry. Sir Francis Drake: the Queen's Pirate. Yale University Press, 1998.

			Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.