Francis Drake's circumnavigation
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title:
Francis Drake's circumnavigation
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Francis Drake's circumnavigation, also known as Drake's Raiding Expedition, was an important historical maritime event that took place between 15 December 1577 and 26 September 1580. The expedition was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I and consisted of five ships led by Francis Drake. Termed a 'voyage of discovery', it was in effect an ambitious covert raiding voyage and the start of England's challenge to the global domination of Spain and Portugal. Drake set off on 15 December 1577 after a delay
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1577 trip by the English explorer
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Drake%27s_circumnavigation
date created:
2020-06-18T14:42:38Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T11:36:16Z
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