| Sir Francis Drake | |
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Real Name |
Francis Drake |
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Born |
1540 |
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Died |
January 28, 1596 |
Historical Background[]
Kid Eternity summoned Sir Francis Drake to help fight Captain Kidd in Hit comics #41.
Sir Francis Drake, nicknamed El Draque (the Dragon), was an English explorer and privateer best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580. This was the first English circumnavigation, and third circumnavigation overall. Having started as a simple seaman, in 1588 he was part of the fight against the Spanish Armada as a vice-admiral.
There was also a legend about Drake's Drum. Which was a snare drum that Sir Francis Drake took with him when he circumnavigated the world. Shortly before he died he ordered the drum to be taken to Buckland Abbey and vowed that if England were ever in danger and someone was to beat the drum he would return to defend the country. According to legend it can be heard to beat at times when England is at war or significant national events take place.
Public Domain Comic Appearances[]
- Adventure into the Unknown #75
- Hit Comics #41
- It Really Happened #7
- More Fun Comics #11