Sir Francis Drake
By: Jared Johnson
Home Country
Sir Francis drake was born in England. Most English boys get married at the age of thirteen, however, Francis Drake decide to spend his life at sea. He became a member of the English Navy. He became a privateer. This meant he would defend England from enemies that would attack from the sea.
What Country did he Explore For?
Sir Francis Drake explored for England. He fought against the England's bitterest rival: Spain. He was one of the first people to bring slaves to the Caribbean for the Spanish. Not only that, Drake was the first English man to complete an around the world voyage (more on that coming up). Drake also claimed northern California for England.
English Flag 1600
This is the English flag in the time of his exploration. It is very different from today's flag. After Francis Drake died the English flag changed quite a bit. The original English flag was then combined with the flag of Scotland making the Union Jack. Then it was combine with the Ireland flag forming the present day English flag.
Sir Francis Drake: Round the World Voyage
Sir Francis Drake was sent by Queen Elizabeth to raid Spanish Ships and settlements. He traveled around South America to present day Chile. Their he started raiding settlements and treasure ships. He captured to fully loaded ships. Amazed with his luck, he headed north to try and find more ships for him to raid. Drake feared turning around and running into the Spanish, so he decided to head across the Pacific Ocean. Drake arrived safely back home in England. When he arrived home, he was knighted.
Sir Francis Drake: The Final Years
In his final years of life, Spain and England got into yet another war. Francis Drake was sent to fight the Spanish in the Caribbean Sea. His battles were not going successfully. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, A Spanish cannon shot a canon ball right through his cabin, yet some how he survived. However, Francis drake would die a few days later of Dysentery. He was buried at sea.