Francis Drake

British diplomat
Person human Q3702091
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Francis Drake

Summary

Francis Drake is a human[1]. His place of birth was Colyton[2]. He was born on January 1, 1764[3]. He died on January 1, 1821[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Colyton[2], Francis Drake…
  • Francis Drake was born on January 1, 1764[3].
  • Francis Drake died on January 1, 1821[4].
  • Francis Drake held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[6].
  • Francis Drake held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7].
  • Francis Drake's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Francis Drake held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Genoa[8].
  • Francis Drake held the position of envoy of the United Kingdom to Bavaria[9].
  • Among Francis Drake's employers was Foreign Office[10].
  • Francis Drake is recorded as male[11].
  • Francis Drake's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Francis Drake's family name is recorded as Drake[13].
  • Francis Drake's given name is recorded as Francis[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Drake's place of birth was Colyton[2]. He was born on January 1, 1764[3].

Career and Affiliations

Francis Drake's professions included diplomat[5]. He was employed by Foreign Office[10]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to Genoa[8] and envoy of the United Kingdom to Bavaria[9].

Death and Burial

Francis Drake died on January 1, 1821[4].

FAQs

Where was Francis Drake born?

Francis Drake's place of birth was Colyton[2].

What did Francis Drake do for work?

Francis Drake worked as diplomat[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Lord Byron and his Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Lord Byron and his Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Position held ambassador of the United Kingdom to Genoa, envoy of the United Kingdom to Bavaria
    Employer Foreign Office
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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