He first went to sea at the age of 13 and gained a reputation for being an outstanding seaman.
He first went to sea at the age of 13 and gained a reputation for being an outstanding seaman. He gained wealth by raiding Spanish colonies, and gained the favor of Queen Elizabeth. In 1577, he was commissioned to explore South America, and subsequently became the first man to sail his own ship, The Golden Hind, around the globe. For ten points, identify this Englishmen who would later lead the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada.
He first went to sea at the age of 13 and gained a reputation for being an outstanding seaman.
Francis Drake