Sir Francis Drake lived to be about fifty-five years old (1540 - 1596).
In 1540, Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, Devon, England.
Francis Drake was not only an English sea captain, but he was also a privateer, navigator, and a politician.
Francis Drake came from a middle class family, however he was well-educated in many subjects such as navigation, astronomy, and mathematics.
He started his adventurous career as a naval officer and then followed his cousin, John Hawkins, on slaves ships to Africa.
In 1540, Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, Devon, England.
Francis Drake was not only an English sea captain, but he was also a privateer, navigator, and a politician.
Francis Drake came from a middle class family, however he was well-educated in many subjects such as navigation, astronomy, and mathematics.
He started his adventurous career as a naval officer and then followed his cousin, John Hawkins, on slaves ships to Africa.