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Francis Drake Important Facts
 * He was born in England, February 1544.


 * He started sailing at the age of 13


 * He was the eldest of 12 siblings

Why He Started Sailing
 * He always dreamed of having his own boat and sailing, so he started serving and trading to the bay of Biscay


 * at the age of 24 he was made captain of the Judith

First success


 * in 1572 he made his first success in panama


 * its when he planned a attack to the point that all the silver, gold, and treasure of Peru had to be sent away so that Francis Drake couldn't take any.

What he discovered during his journey
 * 80lbs of gold
 * a golden crucifix
 * 20lbs of jewels
 * and 26 tons of silver

Became Mayor
 * in September 1581, he became mayor of Plymouth

His last voyage he died because of a fever
 * his last voyage was an expedition command by him and his associates
 * they sailed of from Plymouth
 * It was on August 28 1595
 * it was his last journey because he died during it
 * he died in the pacific ocean, near panama

Route He Traveled



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