How did Sir Francis Drake die?

Quick Facts. Name: Francis Drake. Occupation: Explorer. Birth Date: c. 1540. Death Date: January 28, 1596. Did You Know? Sir Francis Drake contracted dysentery and, on January 28, 1596, died of a fever. He was buried in a lead coffin at sea near Portobelo. Divers continue to search for the coffin. read more

Sir Francis Drake: A Pictorial Biography by Hans P. Kraus From the Rare Book and Special Collections Division at the Library of Congress; Mission to rescue Drake's body; Drake's methods of Navigation "Drake, Francis". New International Encyclopedia. 1905. "Drake, Sir Francis". Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921. read more

Like many of his contemporaries, no birth records exist for Sir Francis Drake. read more