1578 ⟶ Sir Francis Drake Encounters Potatoes

Sir Francis Drake meets potatoes in his trip around the worl...
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1573
1578

🥔 Potatoes Purchased by Hospital in Seville

Potatoes are purchased by the Hospital de la Sangre in Seville.⟶
Potatoes Purchased by Hospital in Seville (1573)
PotatoesSpainSevilleHospitalEarly Modern PeriodAgricultureFood Distribution
SpainSpain

🥔 Sir Francis Drake Encounters Potatoes

Sir Francis Drake meets potatoes in his trip around the world. However he does not bring potatoes back to Great Britain, despite common misconception.⟶
Sir Francis Drake Encounters Potatoes (1578)
PotatoesSir Francis DrakeExplorationEarly Modern PeriodAgricultureNew World CropsMisconceptions
United KingdomUnited KingdomPeruPeru