There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.
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Francis Drake
Born around 1540 to a Devon farming family, Francis Drake rose from humble origins to become England's most celebrated navigator of the Elizabethan era. He completed the first English circumnavigation of the globe (1577-80), was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I, and played a pivotal role in defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588, laying the foundations for British maritime supremacy.
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I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner, and the mariner with the gentleman.
Great things from small beginnings.
Our voyage is made.
The 21st we had them in chase, and so coming up unto them, there hath passed some cannon shot between some of our fleet and some of them, and as far as we perceive they are determined to sell their lives with blows.
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