Quotes by Francis Drake

About Francis Drake:


Sir Francis Drake was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Drake carried out the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580, and was the first to complete it as captain and leader of the expedition throughout the entire circumnavigation.

Author Bio


  • NameFrancis Drake
  • DescriptionEnglish sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era
  • BornJuly 13, 1540
  • DiedJanuary 27, 1596
  • CountryKingdom Of England
  • ProfessionExplorer; Sailor