Sir Francis Drake 1540-1596, English is a drawing by Print Collector which was uploaded on January 28th, 2021.
Sir Francis Drake 1540-1596, English
Sir Francis Drake, 16th century English navigator. Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the... more
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Sir Francis Drake 1540-1596, English
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Print Collector
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Sir Francis Drake, 16th century English navigator. Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the globe (1577-1580), commanded the attack on the Spanish fleet in Cadiz Harbour in 1587 (the 'singeing of the King of Spain's beard') and played an important role in defeating the Spanish Armada the following year. Taken from the 'Leaders of Men' cigarette cards produced by Ogdens 1924. (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)
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January 28th, 2021
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