Thomas Cavendish was an English privateer and the third person to complete a global circumnavigation (1586-1588), during which he raided Spanish shipping and settlements in the Pacific, including capturing the treasure galleon Santa Ana. His voyage returned enormous profits to his investors. A second circumnavigation attempt in 1591-92 failed, and he died at sea, likely of illness, in 1592.
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| Real Name | Thomas Cavendish |
|---|---|
| Born | 1560 |
| Died | 1592-05 |
| Nationality | English |
| Years Active | 1585-1592 |
| Known Ships | Desire |
| Fate | Died at sea, likely of illness, during a failed second circumnavigation attempt in the South Atlantic, May 1592 |
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