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Thomas Doughty
English explorer
English explorer
English nobleman and explorer who sailed with Sir Francis Drake.
Thomas Doughty was an English nobleman and explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake. Little is known about his early life, but he joined Drake’s 1577 expedition to the Pacific. Tensions arose between Doughty and Drake over leadership and spoils of the voyage. Accused of mutiny, Doughty was tried and executed at sea in 1578. His death remains a controversial episode in the history of English exploration. Doughty's fate highlights the harsh discipline and rivalries of early maritime ventures.
1578
Thomas Doughty