Who was the pirate was the first to circle around the world?

The first pirate to successfully circumnavigate the globe was Sir Francis Drake. His expedition, which took place from 1577 to 1580, was sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth I and aimed to challenge Spanish dominance in the Americas. Drake's journey not only made him the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe but also significantly contributed to England's naval power and exploration efforts.