Sir Frances Drake

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  • Oct 2, 1544

    Birth

    Though it is not known exactly when he was born, it is believed he was born some time in the year 1544.
  • Jan 1, 1567

    First adventure

    His first expodition to the americas he sailed with his cousin on ships from his relatives the Hawkins family of Plymouth. Exact date unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1568

    Awarded Arms

    He got armorials of the ancient Devon family from Queen Elizabeth. Exact date unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1569

    First Wedding

    His first wedding was to Mary Newman in 1569, however she died in 1581, 12 years later. The exact date if this event is unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1569

    Death

    He died in January 1569 from dysentery in Portobelo, Panama.
  • Jan 1, 1572

    First indepent pirating expodition

    He attacked the Ithsmus of Panama. The exact date is unknown.
  • Jul 1, 1572

    First Raid

    He and his men captures the citiscens of a town for slavery, and took all the valuables. Though the exact date is unknown, we do know it was in July.
  • Jan 1, 1577

    Sets sail for circumnavigation

    He left to circle the earth. Exact date unknown.
  • Jan 1, 1578

    Enetered the Pacific Ocean

    He entered the pacific ocean in 1578 on his way to circle the earth. In a violent storm one of his ships became damaged, and had to return. he was now down four ships Exact date unknown..
  • Jun 17, 1579

    Makes it to the coast of California

    Sir Frances Drake Landed on the port of Alta, California nd claimed the land in the name Of england. He called it "New Britan"
  • Jan 1, 1580

    Bought Buckland Abbey

    He bought a place called Buckland Abbey and lived there for fifteen years. Exact date unknown.
  • Jul 22, 1580

    Travels around the coast of Africa

    He traveled west around the coase of Africa, and to the cape of good hope. It was after this that he had traveled the world, and returned to Plymouth.
  • Jul 23, 1580

    Queen declares all recordings hers

    Queen Elizabeth claimed all of Drake's recordings during his voyage her private property.
  • Sep 26, 1580

    Return to Plymouth

    He came back to plymouth on a ship called the Golden Hind after his Cricumnavigation of the earth.
  • Jan 1, 1581

    Second Wedding

    He re married to a woman named Elizabeth Sydenham. The exact date of this event is unknown.
  • Apr 14, 1581

    Knighted

    Queen Elizabeth knighted Sir Frances Drake
  • Sep 1, 1581

    Becomes Mayor

    Drake Became Mayor of Plymouth. Exact date unknown.

  • Caziz raid

    Raided Caziz he captured around 7000 slaves and destroyed all of the spanish ships.

  • Defeated the Spanish Armada

    He destroyed many of the spanish ships, delaying the spanish for a year, and saved all of England. That's all in a nutshell. Exact date unknown.

  • Drake- Norris Expedition

    Shortly after the defeat of the spanish armada Drake and Norris were sent out to destroy the remaining ships. The failed, only destroying two ships. they lost more than 1200 lives, and 20 ships.

  • Death

    Sir frances drake died of dysentery in Portebleo, Panama In January of 1596.