What was the cause of Francis Drake's death?
Battle injury
Dysentery
Old age
Shipwreck
Answer
Francis Drake died of dysentery in January 1596, after a failed assault on Panama. His death marked the end of a remarkable career as an explorer, privateer, and naval commander, leaving a lasting legacy in English history.
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