Francis Drake, English explorer
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Francis Drake, English explorer
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English navigator and privateer. Drake was born in Devon, the eldest of twelve children. At thirteen he went to sea and by 20 was a captain. In 1568 while in the Caribbean with his cousin, John Hawkins, the fleet was captured by the Spanish. Although Drake and Hawkins escaped, Drake started on a lifetime of revenge against the Spanish. In 1573 he mounted a raid in Panama and in 1577 was sent by Elizabeth I to harry Spanish treasure routes in the Pacific. Despite losing several ships, Drake was successful and was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. On his return with spices and treasure, Drake was knighted on the deck of his ship the Golden Hind. War with Spain in 1585 led to Drakes raid on Cadiz and the defeat of the Armada in 1588. This engraving is from Birchs The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain published in London in 1747
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This print showcases the legendary figure of Sir Francis Drake, an iconic English explorer and privateer. Born in Devon, Drake's insatiable thirst for adventure led him to a life at sea from a young age. By the time he was twenty, he had already assumed the role of captain. However, it was an unfortunate encounter with the Spanish in 1568 that ignited his lifelong pursuit of vengeance against them. In 1573, Drake orchestrated a daring raid in Panama and later embarked on a mission assigned by Queen Elizabeth I herself to disrupt Spanish treasure routes in the Pacific. Despite facing numerous setbacks and losing several ships along the way, Drake emerged triumphant as the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. Upon his return with valuable spices and treasures aboard his ship named Golden Hind, Drake received knighthood on its very deck. His audacious exploits continued during England's war with Spain in 1585 when he launched a successful raid on Cadiz and played a pivotal role in defeating the mighty Spanish Armada three years later. This remarkable engraving from Birch's "The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain" published in London during 1747, immortalizes Sir Francis Drake as one of history's most revered figures. It serves as a testament to his indomitable spirit as well as his instrumental contributions to British naval prowess during this transformative era.
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