The singeing of the King of Spain's Beard.(of the expedition to Cadiz).
"Sir Francis Drake", vice admiral was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slave trade/slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Drake carried out the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580.
Elizabeth I of England awarded Drake a knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. He died of dysentery in January 1596 after unsuccessfully attacking San Juan, Puerto Rico.
His exploits were legendary, making him a hero to the English but a pirate to the Spaniards to whom he was known as El Draque. King Philip II of Spain/Philip II was said to have offered a reward of 20,000 ducats, about £4 million (US$6.5M) by modern standards, for his life.
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous soldiers! More Francis Drake on Wikipedia.There is plenty of time to win this game, and to thrash the Spaniards too.
Copyright © 2024 Electric Goat Media. All Rights Reserved.