Sir Francis Drake, 16th century English navigator and privateer.Artist: J Cochran
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Sir Francis Drake, 16th century English navigator and privateer. 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.
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Creator
- J Cochran, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver
Subject
- Sir Francis Drake: British: Admiral, explorer, slave trader, politician
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3744x4664
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- 0580007557
- 1-345-001
- 1345001
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