Also known as Sir Francis Drake
English sailor and privateer (c. 1540 – 1596)
Francis Drake was an English sailor and privateer who lived from around 1540 to 1596, gaining prominence during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He is remembered as a significant figure in English naval history, though historical views of him vary depending on whether one emphasizes his role in English maritime expansion or his involvement in slave trading and raids on Spanish colonies.
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