Sir Francis Drake (Explorer) (jan 1, 1540 – jan 1, 1596)
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Q: Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?Sir Francis Drake, one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada, was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition. His ship, the Golden Hind, was one of the first to sail right around (‘circumnavigate’) the world.
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Date:
jan 1, 1540
jan 1, 1596
~ 56 years