Sir Francis Drake By Benji_SirDrake Jan 1, 1540 Sir Francis Drake is born. Period: Jan 1, 1540 to Jan 28, 1596 Sir Francis Drake Jan 1, 1560 Golden Hind- Takes command of own ship Jan 1, 1562 Drake and his cousin embark on a slave trade expedition. May 28, 1568 Drake fights the spanish and loses amny men. This is the cause of a great hatred for the Spanish. Jan 1, 1572 Drake becomes a privateer Jan 1, 1577 Drake starts his circumnavigation Jan 1, 1580 Drake completes his circumnavigation Jan 1, 1581 Drake becomes mayor of Plymouth Jan 28, 1596 Sir Francis Drake dies.