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Francis Drake

2018-01-09T07:48:01Z

Sultej7w:

c. 1540-1596. English navigator, privateer, explorer and slave trader.

In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by [[John Hawkins]], a well known British naval commander (Paige 20). Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26 September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship ''The Pelican''.

Throughout Drake's life he got in conflict with the Spanish. In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to Vice Admiral. In the same year, Drake suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham and with other experienced sailors like Martin Frobisher and Sir John Hawkins. On July 29 the Armada was sighted in Cornwall, ready to attack the English. However, Lord Howard and Drake intercepted the ships before they reached their optimal strategical position. The English sent deliberately torched and unmanned ships towards the Armada, which made the Armada panick and flee. This maneuver turned out to be very successful as only 67 of the 130 Spanish ships returned to the mainland.
Throughout all of the conflict with the Spanish, Drake played a decisive strategical role and contributed significantly to England's success. [Please elucidate. And please note that Drake alone did not defeat the Armada, there were some more sailors involved [not to mention God]]

In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his achievements and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elizabeth I by a French nobleman on the ''Golden Hind'', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as ''The Pelican'' (Paige 71).

== Literature ==

“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

Paige, Joy. ''Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth.'' The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.

Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

“The Defeat of the Spanish Armada Was a Turning Point in the Histories of Both England and Spain.” The Sun, The Sun, 5 Dec. 2016, www.thesun.co.uk/news/hold-ye-front-page/2333786/the-defeat-of-the-spanish-armada-was-a-turning-point-in-the-histories-of-both-england-and-spain-and-one-of-the-great-achievements-of-queen-elizabeth-i/.

Francis Drake

2017-12-30T09:26:47Z

Sultej7w:

c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.

Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer, explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, during which he got attacked by a Spanish squadron. At that time, he was commanded by John Hawkins, a well known British naval commander. (Paige, 20)

Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen [[Elizabeth I]]. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.

== Battle against the Armada ==
Throughout Drake's life the Spanish turned out to be his greatest enemies.
In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish [[Armada]] because of his genius tactical maneuvers.

== Knighthood in April, 1581 ==
In April 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elisabeth for his achievments and his contribution for his country. The act of knighting Drake was carried out on command of Elisabeth I by a French nobleman on
the 'Golden Hind', Drake's ship, which was formerly known as 'The Pelican'. (Paige, 71)

== Literature ==

“History - Sir Francis Drake.” ''BBC'', www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

Paige, Joy. "Sir Francis Drake: Circumnavigator of the Globe and Privateer for Queen Elizabeth". The Rosen Publishing Group, 2003.

Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” ''Historic UK'', www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

Francis Drake

2017-12-28T09:47:37Z

Sultej7w:

c. 1540-1596. English navigator and privateer.
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Sir Francis Drake (born in Tavistock Abbey) is known to be a privateer,explorer and slave trader. In 1567, he made his first slaving voyage, but he got attacked by the Spanish Armada, who turned out to be his greatest enemies for all of his life. Drake was also the first Englishman to navigate around the globe. In May 1578, he reached the Pacific Ocean on command of Queen Elisabeth I. On 26th September 1580, he circumnavigated the globe entirely with his flagship 'The Pelican'.

== Battle against the Armada ==
In 1587, Drake attacked the Spanish fleet in Cardiz, and in 1588 he was promoted to be Vice Admiral. In the same year he suceeded in defeating the Spanish because of his genius tactical maneuvers.

== Literature ==

“History - Sir Francis Drake.” BBC, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/drake_francis.shtml.

Kelsey, Harry. Sir Francis Drake: the Queen's Pirate. Yale University Press, 1998.

Johnson, Ben. “The Life of Sir Francis Drake.” Historic UK, www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Sir-Francis-Drake/.

Round Table

2017-12-24T10:26:52Z

Sultej7w: Created page with "The Round Table is a part of the legend of King Arthur. According to the legend, King Arthur elected the best knights of his kingdom to be his personal lifeguards and warleade..."

The Round Table is a part of the legend of King Arthur. According to the legend, King Arthur elected the best knights of his kingdom to be his personal lifeguards and warleaders. These knights lived together with Arthur in his castle, Camelot. In order for the knights to feel equally in status, trustworthiness and prowess, Arthur created a table that is round instead of rectangular. This ought to have prevented any quarrels between the knights.

== Winchester Round Table ==
The Winchester Round Table is an imitation of the legendary Round Table of King Arthur and his knights. It was built in the 13th century by Henry III and currently hangs in the Great Hall of the Winchester Castle. The tabletop measures 5.5 metres in diameter and weighs over 1,200 kilograms. The artwork that is depicted in the middle of the table shows Henry VIII as King Arthur on his throne. On the outer part of the tabletop all 24 names of Arthur's knights are carved in.

== Literature ==

Ashe, Geoffrey. "Winchester." In Lacy, Norris J. (Ed.), The New Arthurian EncyclopediaNew York: Garland, 1991.

Kibler, William W. "Round Table." In Lacy, Norris J. (Ed.), The New Arthurian Encyclopaedia, New York: Garland, 1991.

Wells, Emma. Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles. Crowood Press, Limited, The, 2017.