A Long and Illustrious History
Sir Francis Drake was famous for:
ABeing the first European to see North America
BBeing the first person to sail around the world ✓
CDefeating the Spanish Armada single-handedly
DDiscovering and mapping the coastline of Australia
Explanation
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman (and second person ever) to circumnavigate the globe, completing his voyage in 1580. He also played a key role in defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588.
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