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Sir James Lancaster (c. 1554 – 6 June 1618) was an English privateer and trader of the Elizabethan era . Life and work. Lancaster came from Basingstoke in Hampshire. Lancaster was brought up in Portugal as a merchant and soldier, but returned to England in 1587.
Sir James Lancaster was a merchant who commanded the first English vessel to reach the East Indies and who established the first English trading post in Southeast Asia. In 1588 Lancaster served under Sir Francis Drake as commander of the Edward Bonaventure against the Spanish Armada.
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James Lancaster is an actor who appeared in Titanic, Gettysburg, The Prestige and other movies. He is married to Elizabeth Dennehy and has two children. See his biography, credits, photos and videos on IMDb.
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Sir James Lancaster commanded the first East India Company voyage in 1601 aboard Red Dragon. The following year, whilst sailing in the Malacca Straits, Lancaster took the rich 1,200 ton Portuguese carrack Sao Thome carrying pepper and spices.
James Lancaster is an actor who appeared in Titanic, Gettysburg and The Prestige. He is married to Elizabeth Dennehy and has two children. No relation to Sarah, Burt, or Amber Lancaster.
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An English expedition of ships led by James Lancaster sailed via the Atlantic capturing numerous prizes before he captured Recife. He held the place for nearly a month and then proceeded to defeat a number of Portuguese counterattacks before leaving.
Dec 9, 2023 · Sir James Lancaster (c. 1554 – 6 June 1618) was an English privateer and trader of the Elizabethan era.
