A Long and Illustrious History
Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the globe in which year?
A1567
B1601
C1588
D1580 ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1580.
Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the globe in 1580, returning to Plymouth after a voyage of nearly three years. He was the second person ever to sail around the world.
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