Knighthood of Francis Drake
- When
- 1580–1581
- Where
- Plymouth; Deptford
- Episodes
- 2
In April 1581, Queen Elizabeth I knighted Francis Drake aboard the Golden Hind in Deptford, recognizing his successful circumnavigation of the globe completed in 1580.
Episodes
- Return of the Golden Hind
Drake returned to Plymouth in September 1580 with the Golden Hind and 59 crew members after completing the circumnavigation.
- Knighthood Ceremony in Deptford
Elizabeth I knighted Drake aboard the Golden Hind in Deptford on 4 April 1581, with the dubbing performed by a French diplomat.
Background and detail
The Knighthood Ceremony. On 4 April 1581, Elizabeth I awarded Drake a knighthood aboard the Golden Hind in Deptford. The dubbing was performed by French diplomat Monsieur de Marchaumont, who was negotiating a marriage between Elizabeth and Francis, Duke of Anjou.
People involved
- Francis Drake · Recipient of knighthood
- Elizabeth I · Monarch awarding knighthood
- Monsieur de Marchaumont · French diplomat performing the dubbing
Sources
- Francis Drake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Elizabeth I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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