Francis Drake, Elizabethan mariner sailed around the world and helped defeat the Spanish Armada.
Answer: Option 3
Explanation:
Sir Francis Drake is not only known for leading the British navy for defeating the Spanish Armada, but also for being the first person to travel around the world in ship till 1580 from 1577, which was a single expedition.
The failure of the Spanish Armada made the British aware of their naval power, eventually leading to maritime exploration which eventually lead to the formation of colonies around the world. His expedition lead to people discovering more unexplored places in shipping.