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Sir Francis Drake was a sea dog. He was asked by Queen Elizabeth I to harass the Spanish. He attacked Spanish ships and ports and brought back gold and jewels to England. King Philip of Spain asked for his head but Elizabeth pretended she had no idea where Drake was.

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