Sir Francis Drake

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  • Jan 1, 1540

    Sir Francis Drake is born.

  • Period: Jan 1, 1540 to

    Sir Francis Drake

  • Jan 1, 1560

    Golden Hind- Takes command of own ship

  • Jan 1, 1562

    Drake and his cousin embark on a slave trade expedition.

  • May 28, 1568

    Drake fights the spanish and loses amny men. This is the cause of a great hatred for the Spanish.

  • Jan 1, 1572

    Drake becomes a privateer

  • Jan 1, 1577

    Drake starts his circumnavigation

  • Jan 1, 1580

    Drake completes his circumnavigation

  • Jan 1, 1581

    Drake becomes mayor of Plymouth

  • Sir Francis Drake dies.