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A Long and Illustrious History

Sir Francis Drake completed his circumnavigation of the globe in which year?

A1567
B1580 ✓
C1588
D1601

Explanation

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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