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Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral, (c. 1540 January 28, 1596) was an English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer and raider, politician and civil engineer of the Elizabethan era.
He was the first captain to circumnavigate the globe (Magellan did not survive his voyage, which was completed by Juan Sebastin Elcano). He was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. He died of dysentery while unsuccessfully attacking San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1596.
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Inverness home project to be reviewed Marin Independent-Journal Plans are under way for a 2485-square-foot home and a 540-square-foot garage, and conversion of an existing 892-square-foot residence to a guest cottage, on a five-acre lot at 12719 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Inverness. The project will be reviewed Feb ... |
Why it pays to dream of becoming a Tendulkar than a Warne or Kumble Cricket Country “The last bowler to be knighted was Sir Francis Drake,” Arthur Mailey had quipped in exasperation in 1956, hinting at the bias towards batsmen while conferring the honour. However, even now the equation is heavily tilted against the bowlers as far as ... |
Sacred Spaces religion briefs for the week of Feb. 4, 2012 Marin Independent-Journal A Marin Interfaith Council forum on "Addressing Economic Inequity at the Local Level" is from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in San Geronimo. $10 to $20. |
 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics | Saint Francis junior honored for play News Sentinel Saint Francis guard Kayla Drake was recognized on Tuesday as the NAIA National Division II Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Drake led Cougars to a pair of road victories against nationally-ranked opponents last week. The IPFW transfer averaged 21 ... Saint Francis' Drake Named Player of the Week |
Ross Valley Police Reports Marinscope Community Newspapers Disturbance: Occurred on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Anonymous report of a loud verbal altercation going on at the residence. Responsibles advised of complaint. Disturbance: Occurred on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. RP reports a loud and heated verbal argument ... |
 Telegraph.co.uk | The Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Gloriana for our times Telegraph.co.uk ... should knight the round-the-world yachtsman, Francis Chichester, not at a Buckingham Palace investiture but at a public ceremony in Greenwich using the same sword Elizabeth I had used to knight Sir Francis Drake on board the Golden Hind in 1580. |
Out of Hell 2 February 2012 Gamers Hell Connection Events made public its list of the 110 buyers that have been confirmed for Game Connection America, which will take place in San Francisco, CA from March 5-7th at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Additionally, the Game Connection meeting ... |
 Mirror.co.uk | Captain Scott South Pole 100th anniversary: 10 more top British explorers Mirror.co.uk By Mirror.co.uk 16/01/2012 Britain has thrived in the dangerous, exhilarating and unconventional field of exploration ever since Sir Francis Drake became the first English captain to sail around the world and survive between 1577 and 1580. |
 Daily Mail | Hotel review: Bijou Quinta Bonita, my new jewel in the Algarve Daily Mail ... from working trips and many family holidays and, inevitably, my travels this time took me to old haunts, including the historic fortress at Sagres, originally constructed in the 15th Century, destroyed by Francis Drake in 1587 and rebuilt in 1793. |
Sacred Spaces religion briefs for the week of Jan. 28, 2012 Marin Independent-Journal Charlie Varon performs his one-man show about Jewish identity, "Rabbi Sam," at 8 pm at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center at 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Call 488-8888 or go to www.sgvcc.org or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/217800. |
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